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Brewer to pick next justice within weeks
Roughly four months after an announcement that Arizona Supreme Court Justice Ruth McGregor would step down from the bench, Gov. Jan Brewer is poised to choose the state's next justice.
Brewer reminds high court that budget was tardy
In an unsolicited and unusual court filing, Gov. Jan Brewer has fired the latest salvo in a public conflict with Republican lawmakers over this year's state budget.
Death sentence stands for man who cut off victim’s finger
Patrick Wade Bearup was not the person who delivered a beating to a Phoenix man in 2002, nor did shoot the man twice in the head on a dusty road... […]
Burns, Adams ask AZ high court to rethink budget ruling
In late June, the Arizona Supreme Court delivered what could be considered a draw for Gov. Jan Brewer and Republican legislative leadership, who argued over how long the Legislature can... […]
Brewer to pick from 3 finalists for Supreme Court justice
While Governor Jan Brewer might not have a budget deal in hand by the morning of July 1, she definitely will have a list of three names and the responsibility of appointing the next Arizona Supreme Court justice.
AZ Supreme Court hears arguments in challenge of First Things First sweep
Whether the Legislature can legally sweep millions of dollars from a program that pays for children's health care may hinge on the fine print of a ballot initiative passed by voters in 2006.
Dem leader tries to force budget to governor
On June 24, a senior Democratic senator tried to accomplish through a parliamentary maneuver what Gov. Jan Brewer failed to do by taking her case to court. Senate Minority Leader Jorge Garcia made a motion on the floor that afternoon for the Legislature to immediately transmit the budget bills it passed on June 4.
Justices quick on the draw, but ruling odd
That was fast. And somewhat bewildering. It took the Arizona Supreme Court roughly five hours to issue a ruling that left both sides claiming victory in a legal challenge that resulted... […]
Both sides claim win in Supreme Court ruling
Gov. Jan Brewer, Senate President Bob Burns and House Speaker Kirk Adams all claimed victory following the Arizona Supreme Court’s ruling in the governor’s case against the Legislature. Less than... […]
AZ Supreme Court won’t force budget transmittal
Roughly four hours after hearing oral arguments regarding a tense state budget stalemate, the Arizona Supreme Court decided it will not force the Legislature’s Republican leadership to submit its approved... […]
AZ high court weighs ‘legislative prerogative,’ state shutdown
A crucial element of the tense budget showdown between Governor Jan Brewer and the Legislature’s Republican leadership was argued in front of the Arizona Supreme Court this morning, but right... […]
Brewer v. Legislature – highlights from today’s hearing
Myriad Republican lawmakers attended this morning’s Arizona Supreme Court hearing in the legal challenge that pits Gov. Jan Brewer against top Republicans in the Legislature. The hearing lasted about an... […]
