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Brewer: Budget bills issue not a political question
Seeking to rebut claims that the Legislature’s refusal to send her its budget bills is strictly a political question, Gov. Jan Brewer argued in her reply to the Arizona Supreme... […]
New land commissioner wrapped up in Renzi’s legal tangle
Former U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi’s attempt to have the federal case against him dismissed may hinge on conversations he had with Arizona’s new state land commissioner.
Opponents say Clean Elections impedes free speech; supporters say it levels campaign field
For 10 years, foes of Arizona’s publicly funded campaigns have fought a losing battle to destroy the political system they credit for burdening free speech rights and interfering with the natural selection of legislative and statewide elected officials.
Lawmakers accuse governor of encroachment
The Legislature on June 19 filed its response to Gov. Jan Brewer’s lawsuit in the Arizona Supreme Court, countering the governor’s claim that lawmakers are usurping her authority and accusing her of doing the same.
State prepares for possible shutdown, but full impact unclear
Prisoners won’t run free and cops won’t disappear from the highways if the budget crisis leads to a shutdown of Arizona state government. But many of the services Arizonans rely on will be conspicuously absent, as will the paychecks of those who provide them.
Adams, Burns: Courts don’t have jurisdiction over budget negotiations
House Speaker Kirk Adams said a budget deal is likely before the end of the fiscal deadline as long as Gov. Jan Brewer agrees to continue negotiations. Adams said budget talks have been ongoing since the budget passed June 4. But he said Brewer's decision to ask the Arizona Supreme Court to intervene in the suit will only delay the process.
McCain, Franks lead Arizona delegation in personal wealth
Reports detailing financial portraits of members of Congress show Sen. John McCain and Rep. Trent Franks, both Republicans, as the wealthiest members of the Arizona delegation.
AZ Supreme Court to hear arguments from governor, Legislature
Gov. Jan Brewer has followed through on her threat to take legal action against the Legislature for its refusal to send her the budget bills it passed two weeks ago – and the state’s high court has signaled it will at least hear arguments from both the legislative and executive branches of government.
Voters might have last word in Clean Elections
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted June 15 to advance a measure that would allow voters to decide the fate of Arizona's system of publicly funded campaigns known as Clean Elections.
Transcript of memo calling for contingency plan
Following is a transcript of the memorandum from Department of Administration Director William Bell, explaining to department heads and state boards and commissions the steps that need to be taken if there is no budget in place by this year's fiscal deadline.
Burns, Adams say Brewer’s move ‘perplexing,’ ‘regrettable’
Legislative leaders called Gov. Jan Brewer's threat to involve the courts in the ongoing saga over the budget "regrettable" and "perplexing."
Guns in restaurants bill fails in Senate; second vote expected
A measure to allow guns in restaurants failed to get enough votes to pass the Senate on June 15. The bill, S1114, failed by a vote of 14-14. It needed 16 votes to pass. The bill's sponsor, Sen. Jack Harper, changed his vote from "yes" to "no" so that he could be on the prevailing side of the vote and, thereby, ask for the legislation to be reconsidered.
