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Brewer may run, won’t base decision on tax vote
Whether Gov. Jan Brewer will seek a full term in 2010 is the biggest unanswered question looming at the Capitol these days. Brewer said she hasn't made a final decision, but her intentions are becoming a little clearer.
Napolitano expected to take lead on immigration reform in 2010
After years of dealing with border issues in Arizona, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano will have a lead role in President Obama's push for nationwide immigration reform. In Obama's tumultuous first year, comprehensive immigration reform has taken a back seat to the economy, health care and the environment.
Huppenthal cleared of misdemeanor charges
A Chandler court found Sen. John Huppenthal not guilty of misdemeanor charges involving an incident on Election Day last year.
Burns appoints Leff as Senate president pro tem
Senate President Bob Burns has appointed a Paradise Valley Republican to the position of Senate President Pro Tempore. Sen. Barbara Leff replaced Sen. Steve Pierce, the majority whip.
Schools, others fear new trust-land law
A freshly passed budget bill granting the Arizona State Land Department the ability to raise money independently to pay for the costs of state trust land management could face a legal challenge based on federal law that is almost 100 years old.
Brewer: No special session until deal reached
Gov. Jan Brewer won't be quite as quick on the trigger when it comes to calling a fourth, and hopefully final, special session of the Legislature.
McCain touts own health care reform
As President Obama wavers on the public option sought by the left, Sen. John McCain lashed out against the "government plan" and single-payer proposals, while touting a few health care reform ideas of his own.
Lawmakers adjourn sine die; questions loom
The Arizona Legislature ended its special legislative session at 1:42 p.m. Aug. 25, although it may be a short-lived break from the Capitol. "Well, I'll see you next week," Rep. Warde Nichols, a Gilbert Republican, said as he prepared to leave the House of Representatives.
Multiparty talks begin
Multi-party talks with Gov. Jan Brewer resumed the morning of Aug. 25 over her proposal to ask voters to approve a temporary sales tax hike.
AZ Land Department will be self-funded
The one budget bill that garnered a signature from Gov. Jan Brewer would fundamentally change the way the state Land Department is funded. Brewer on Aug. 21 signed H2014, which creates a self-funding mechanism for the Land Department and addresses issues at the Parks Department, the Department of Agriculture and other agencies.
Five-way talks unproductive so far
Republican and Democratic leaders met with Gov. Jan Brewer on Aug. 21, the first such meeting during the special session that the governor called in order for the Legislature to pass a budget packet that includes her proposal for a sales tax referral.
Rotellini leaving for private sector, interim replacement named
Gov. Jan Brewer has named Thomas Wood as interim director of the Arizona Department of Financial Institutions. He replaces Felecia Rotellini, who will step down at the end of the month for a position in the private sector.
