In a surprise move, Gov. Jan Brewer on May 11 vetoed a proposal that aims to defy the federal government over the regulation of light bulbs.
Read More »Anable out as Brewer natural resources advisor 
Gov. Jan Brewer on May 10 announced that natural resources policy advisor Michael Anable was leaving the administration and will be replaced by former mining executive Kevin Kinsall.
Read More »Guv signs Sunday morning liquor sales, human-animal hybrid ban, ‘sexting’ and dozens more
Gov. Jan Brewer signed more than two dozen bills on May 6, and she continues to hunker down and evaluate measures that the Legislature sent her.
Read More »Brewer signs bill to restore AHCCCS, KidsCare funding
Gov. Jan Brewer on May 6 signed a bill to restore funding that was stripped from AHCCCS and KidsCare, a move aimed at preventing the loss of more than $7 billion in federal money for health care.
Read More »White powder sent to guv was non-hazardous; letter made threats
The suspicious letter that prompted a lockdown of the Executive Tower on May 4 was addressed to the governor and was threatening in nature, although the white powder inside was non toxic, according to Capitol Police.
Read More »Boosted by immigration and health care, Brewer leads GOP pack 
The view from the top must be a welcome sight for Gov. Jan Brewer, especially considering the valley she was in just months ago.
Read More »Legislature sends nine referrals to ballot – initiative still coming
Lawmakers are asking voters to weigh in on seven items when they head to the polls in November, including revamping the way the state’s top two elected posts are chosen.
Read More »For 4th time, Arpaio not running for governor
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio announced that he will not run for governor, once again ending Arizona’s election-year tradition of the sheriff flirting with the state’s highest office.
Read More »Arpaio to announce whether he’ll run for governor
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio plans to announce Monday whether he'll run for governor.
Read More »Mills may be losing momentum 
Revelations that Mills had defrauded business partner in Florida and conflicting messages from his campaign that muddied his position on Arizona’s employer sanctions law have set the stage for attacks against him in the Republican gubernatorial primary.
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