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Oct 7, 2013

Brewer orders DES to continue welfare payments during shutdown

After days of press reports labeling Arizona as the only state to halt welfare payments during the federal shutdown, Gov. Jan Brewer ordered the Arizona Department of Economic Security to redirect $650,000 from its budget to continue the payments through the end of the month.

Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne attends the official election canvass approval signing at the Historic Senate Chambers at the Capitol, Monday Dec. 3, 2012, in Phoenix. Horne is being investigated by the State Bar over allegations stemming from an investigation into alleged campaign finance violations. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Oct 7, 2013

Legal action likely over opinion creating two classes of voters

Arizona’s new policy of having separate voter rolls for people who didn’t provide proof of citizenship when registering is likely to stir up a lawsuit before the 2014 elections.

Arizona GOP seeks to retain control of Legislature
Oct 4, 2013

GOP gubernatorial candidates take the stage at first forum

There was a lot of agreement as five candidates took the stage for what was billed as the first Republican gubernatorial candidate forum of the 2014 election.

Oct 3, 2013

Federal judge dismisses gender selection lawsuit

A federal judge on Thursday threw out a lawsuit seeking to overturn a 2011 law outlawing abortions carried out to prevent the births of females and minority babies.

Oct 2, 2013

Brewer, AHCCCS challenge lawmakers’ standing in Medicaid lawsuit

In a motion to dismiss the case, attorneys for Gov. Jan Brewer and the director of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System contend 36 lawmakers who opposed Medicaid expansion don’t have standing to challenge the program in court.

Oct 2, 2013

Judge denies death-row inmate’s request after witnesses say governor’s office didn’t pressure Clemency Board

A federal judge on Tuesday refused a death-row prisoner’s request to disqualify the Board of Executive Clemency from hearing his plea for mercy, finding that he didn’t prove that the governor’s office pressured board members to pursue a tough-on-crime policy.

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer (Photo by Evan Wyloge/Arizona Capitol Times)
Oct 1, 2013

Brewer: Mandate delay isn’t worth shutdown

Gov. Jan Brewer said a delay of Obamacare’s individual mandate isn’t worth a federal government shutdown.

Oct 1, 2013

Government shutdown would not slow down Obamacare in Arizona

Whether the federal government is shut down or not, insurance “navigators” in Arizona say they will be ready Tuesday to help consumers shop for health insurance coverage in the new federally run marketplaces under Obamacare.

Rep. Michelle Ugenti-Rita (R-Scottsdale)
Sep 27, 2013

Ambulance industry could face battle over competition

Ambulance industry could face battle over competition next session

An ad hoc committee on the ambulance, medical and social service transportation industry set the stage for what could become a contentious debate over ambulance laws in 2014.

Sep 26, 2013

Brnovich files to run against Horne in GOP primary

Former Department of Gaming director Mark Brnovich filed to run for attorney general, officially giving the embattled Tom Horne a challenge in the Republican primary.

Rep. Doris Goodale, R-Kingman (file photo)
Sep 25, 2013

Stroke was very serious but Rep. Goodale is improving rapidly, sister says

Republican Rep. Doris Goodale of Kingman has made significant progress since suffering a severe stroke caused by a blood clot on Sunday, her twin sister said.

Sep 25, 2013

EPA issues supplemental clean air plan for Navajo Station

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a supplemental proposal to reduce emissions at the Navajo Generating Station, roughly a week after the federal agency extended the public comment period on plans to clean up the coal-burning power plant.

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