Experts: Brewer has as much power as ever during final year as governor
This may be Gov. Jan Brewer’s last legislative session on the Ninth Floor, but denizens of the Capitol expect it to be a year like any other for her.
Grand Canyon Institute: Tax cuts haven’t worked in Arizona
A centrist research group has concluded that tax cuts, in the long term, haven’t boosted Arizona’s economy and have instead led to fewer government resources.
Message to lawmakers – education system is economic engine
Call it a sign of the times. It used to be that education advocates could play up the morality angle — that education needed strong financial support because, well, it was the right thing to do. But now, they are taking a new, pragmatic approach.
Capitol Quotes: August 5, 2011
This week’s most outstanding utterances, gibes and quips.
Lots of ideas in the mix for balancing state budget
To balance the budget, lawmakers must cut spending, find more money or do some combination of the two.