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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.