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No agreement when, or if, special session will begin
Once again, lawmakers adjourned, only to see Gov. Jan Brewer veto parts of the budget they passed. And once again, Brewer announced her intention to bring them back into special session to deal with the consequences.
U.S. Supreme Court considers ‘Hillary’ film in ruling
It didn't take long for "Hillary: The Movie" to turn into Citizens United v. the Federal Elections Commission, and now Arizona's Capitol insiders are waiting to see how the U.S. Supreme Court will deal with a longstanding roadblock designed to limit the political activity of corporations and unions.
Financial Institutions agency seeks self-funding
The demands placed on the Arizona Department of Financial Institutions grew rapidly with the state's booming housing market, and haven't abated much with the subsequent bust. What's more, the state's crippling budget crisis has stripped the department of some of its resources at a time when it needs them most.
Commercial property owners file wave of tax appeals
Arizona residents and business owners who have seen their property values drop significantly during the past few years have filed what's expected to be a record number of appeals to challenge the valuations - and their tax burdens - set by their county assessors.
Flake, Giffords break with parties over Wilson resolution
Two members of the Arizona Congressional delegation on Tuesday (Sept. 15) broke with their party leaders over whether to punish Rep. Joe Wilson, the South Carolina Republican whose outburst during President Obama's speech caused national alarm.
Burke confirmed as U.S. attorney
Dennis Burke, Janet Napolitano's former chief of staff, was confirmed by the full U.S. Senate as Arizona's next U.S. attorney.
Lawsuits filed to block new state abortion law
Lawsuits were filed on Sept. 14 at state and federal levels against Arizona to block the enforcement of a new state law that would require women seeking abortions to make two separate trips to a physician's office before obtaining the procedure.
Burns, Adams say Brewer’s vetoes violate Arizona Constitution
Legislative leaders say the governor exceeded her constitutional authority in some of her line-item vetoes of budget bills this month, but they decided against taking the matter to court. Gov. Jan Brewer said she "absolutely" stands by her action, adding she didn't give much thought to the lawmakers' statement that she doesn't have authority to line-item veto items that don't have to do with ap[...]
Judge: Thomas’ appeal denied; filed with wrong court
For the time being, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors can continue to hire attorneys outside the County Attorney's Office to handle the board's legal issues.
Harper amendment means more layoffs by Feb. 1
Some state employees might have to look for new jobs before Feb. 1, when a budget amendment requiring a 5 percent reduction in state employees must be carried out.
Blue Cash: AZ Dems take money from colleagues
Facing the prospect of difficult elections ahead, three Arizona Democrats are stocking up on campaign cash - with help from their colleagues and leaders in Washington.
Foreclosure law repealed: AZ bankers will continue to push for reform
A recently passed state law intended to help small Arizona banks recoup enormous financial losses incurred through waves of foreclosure was quietly stripped from statute as part of a budget agreement signed by Gov. Jan Brewer on Sept. 4.
