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Groups, lawmakers push for multiple issues in special session
Gov. Jan Brewer and legislative leaders have agreed to limit the special session to fixing ballot language aimed at preserving the right to vote by secret ballot in union elections....
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Special session to begin Monday, limited to secret ballot
A source close to the discussions between Brewer and legislative leaders told our reporter a special session has been agreed to and will begin Monday. To read more on this...
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Goddard slams Brewer for cuts after prison break
In the wake of three convicted murderers’ escape from a private prison in northern Arizona, Attorney General Terry Goddard slammed Gov. Jan Brewer for cutting the Department of Corrections’ budget....
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Immigration defense fund nears $1.8M
The legal defense fund created for the state’s federal court battles over S1070 has pulled in nearly $1.8 million in contributions, according to the Governor’s Office. More than 35,000 people...
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Moderate candidates among those endorsed by Brewer
Capitol Times editor Matt Bunk discusses the recent immigration lawsuit ruling
Arizona Capitol Times Managing Editor Matt Bunk talks about the implications of the ruling Wednesday that blocked parts of Arizona’s new immigration law, and what Gov. Brewer will likely do...
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State files appeal of S1070 injunction
Gov. Jan Brewer on June 29 appealed a federal judge’s injunction against the core provisions of S1070. Attorneys for Arizona filed a motion asking the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of...
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Application process opens for Arizona court vacancy
A state commission is now accepting applications for an upcoming vacancy on the Arizona Supreme Court. Justice Michael Ryan retires Aug. 6 and his replacement will be chosen by Gov....
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Brewer responds to Justice Department challenge
Gov. Jan Brewer has filed a response in federal court to a Justice Department challenge of Arizona’s tough new immigration law. Brewer says President Barack Obama is trying to prevent...
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Mills snubs Brewer, trades barbs with campaign
Poll finds big surge for Brewer with voters
A new poll says Republican Gov. Jan Brewer’s popularity surged in recent months, with the Behavior Research Center saying she surfed “a political wave” from signing Arizona’s immigration enforcement law....
