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Tired of waiting, House passes budget
The House of Representatives has given its approval to a budget deal that was hammered out with the governor earlier this week, but it is unknown when the Senate will take up the matter as it isn’t clear if they have the votes needed to pass it.
Horne: Brewer’s P-20 Council more focused than Napolitano’s
With an eye toward reform and government grants, Gov. Jan Brewer established a new P-20 Council on education, replacing a similar body created by her predecessor. Brewer on July 27... […]
Senate panel OKs budget, including tax referral
The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved the budget agreement that Republican leaders reached with Gov. Jan Brewer, but it remains to be seen if there is enough support to bring the spending plan to the floor for a vote by the whole body.
Huppenthal in, Gorman out; vote begins in Approps
Senate President Bob Burns has replaced a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee in another attempt to get the votes to pass a budget deal with the governor at the committee level.
Bankers won’t oppose repeal of foreclosure bill
Prescott Republican Sen. Steve Pierce has endorsed the repeal of S1271, a measure he shepherded through the Legislature in what he describes as an effort to provide some shelter to community banks that have been pummeled by waves of foreclosures.
New deal lacks votes; lawmakers adjourn
Republican leaders and Gov. Jan Brewer may have reached a tentative budget agreement, but they don’t have the votes to get it out of the Legislature.
Agreement in hand; vote expected tonight
Gov. Jan Brewer and House Speaker Kirk Adams announced that they and Senate President Bob Burns have reached a tentative budget deal, which they hope will be approved in the Legislature by the end of the night.
Burns says another bill freeze on tap next year
With the state facing a $3 billion deficit, Senate Republicans realized they needed a strong leader to unite the caucus behind a budget plan and get the governor to sign it. From among themselves, they chose Bob Burns.
AZ readies for selloff of Capitol buildings, state park
State lawmakers are looking to mortgage dozens of prisons, government buildings and one of the world's most unique cave systems in order to close a $2.5 billion deficit.
Republicans prepare for budget vote
Democrats have accused Republicans of breaking off budget negotiations June 28 and breaking a promise that they wouldn’t use the bipartisan talks to leverage a deal with the governor.
Pelander picked for AZ Supreme Court
Gov. Jan Brewer on July 28 announced the appointment of Tucson appellate court Judge John Pelander to the Arizona Supreme Court. Pelander, a Republican, was one of three final candidates... […]
Brewer optimistic as budget negotations continue
Legislative leadership met Tuesday (July 28) morning with Gov. Jan Brewer as talks continued over a possible budget deal that would include a ballot referral for the governor's temporary sales tax increase.
