Gov. Jan Brewer has completed action on bills passed by the Legislature during its 2011 regular session. But now she and others are talking about the possibility of a special session, either in the fall or sooner.
Read More »Brewer makes mark doubling last year’s veto count
Lawmakers found Gov. Jan Brewer to be a lot like a teacher who's a tough grader — and she's not shy about sending notes home either.
Read More »Brewer vetoes bill for business property tax break
Gov. Jan Brewer has vetoed a bill to create a property tax break for businesses that qualify by making new investments and creating jobs.
Read More »Brewer vetoes bill proposing changes to Sept. 11 memorial
Gov. Jan Brewer has vetoed a bill that would have required removal of some inscription panels from Arizona's Sept. 11 memorial.
Read More »Brewer vetoes interstate compact bill on health, measure allowing purchase of out-of-state insurance
Arguing that it upsets the separation of powers set up in the state constitution, Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed a proposal that would have directed her to enter into a compact with another state to ensure residents aren’t coerced into buying health insurance.
Read More »Brewer vetoes privatization bill for city services
Gov. Jan Brewer has vetoed a bill to require two most populous cities to consider awarding contracts to private businesses to perform some city services.
Read More »Brewer: no state holiday for centennial 
Arizona will have a grand celebration for its centennial in 2012. But it won’t have a paid state holiday.
Read More »Brewer again rejects legislative control over federal dollars 
In what may be her least surprising vetoes of the year, Gov. Jan Brewer continued the annual rite of striking down legislation that would give the Legislature control of billions of dollars in federal funds that flow through the Governor’s Office.
Read More »Arizona politicos #starttheirownrumors
On the afternoon before sine die, House Speaker Kirk Adams decided to fire back at the political railbirds who have been speculating about a potential congressional run for the Mesa Republican.
Read More »House OKs tax hike for unemployment benefits
The Arizona House passed a temporary tax increase for employers designed to help the state repay borrowed funds for unemployment benefits.
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