Brewer again vetoes bill allowing guns in public buildings

For the second year in a row, Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed a bill that would have allowed people to carry guns in government buildings. HB2729 would have required any government entity in Arizona to allow firearms in public buildings, unless the buildings had adequate security measures to ensure that no one could bring a gun inside.

Investigators recommend Patterson expulsion for ethical violations and crimes

Investigators are recommending expulsion for Rep. Daniel Patterson, the Arizona lawmaker accused of beating up his ex-girlfriend, saying he violated ethical standards and that he likely committed numerous other crimes.

Capitol Quotes: Feb. 17, 2012

This week's most outstanding quips, jibes and utterances.

Legislation dealing with hunting plentiful at state Legislature

Some state lawmakers are out to guarantee that hunters can use silencers. Others want to eliminate size limits on hunters’ gun magazines. One wants to outlaw hunting remotely by computer.

Incumbents vs. incumbents likely as legislative districts shape up

The redistricting commission's adopted draft map sets up some interesting match-ups.

Legislative map unveils tough primary matchups

Some districts packed with incumbents

Brewer: Special session a ‘total meltdown’

Failing to deliver an extension to unemployment benefits, the first day of the special session instead ended in recrimination that is once again threatening the fragile relationship between Gov. Jan Brewer and the Republican-led Legislature.

Counties skittish about personnel reform bill

In a matter of hours, a dispute over a single word transformed a minor reform of county personnel systems into a full-blown overhaul.

County officials across the state are wary of a bill that many say was pushed through too hastily in the middle of the legislative session’s final night, with little input from the counties themselves. The bill wasn’t vetted properly, critics said, an[...]

Adams resigns from Legislature to run for Congress, Tobin steps up to House speaker

This morning, the House Republicans chose their new leadership as former speaker Kirk Adams, R-Mesa, resigned in order to launch his bid for Congress.

Adams’ resignation leaves lawmakers little time to campaign for leadership posts

It’s a near certainty that House Majority Leader Andy Tobin will be elevated to speaker of the House when lawmakers gather for an emergency session to replace outgoing House Speaker Kirk Adams.

Brewer vetoes ‘poorly written’ guns-on-campus bill

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has vetoed a bill to allow guns to be carried on public rights of way on public university and community college campuses.