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Mills drops out of governor’s race
After spending $3.2 million of his own money on his campaign, Northern Arizona businessman Buz Mills bowed out of the governor’s race, leaving Jan Brewer virtually unopposed in the Republican primary.
Martin drops out, backs Brewer in governor’s race
State Treasurer Dean Martin dropped out of the governor's race July 9, saying he would stand aside and support Gov. Jan Brewer in her battles with the Obama administration and the federal government. "Governor Brewer is going to need all our help to shoulder the burden of defending Arizona from the federal government. It is our duty to stand together as Arizona residents against an intrusive fe[...]
$500K donated to defend immigration law
Donations to a special fund that Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer established to help pay for the state's legal defense of its immigration enforcement law now total roughly $500,000.
Feds to file lawsuit over Arizona immigration law
The U.S. Justice Department is filing a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Arizona’s new law targeting illegal immigrants, setting the stage for a clash between the federal government and state... […]
Mills spends nearly $3.2M in governor’s race
Yavapai County businessman Buz Mills reports spending nearly $3.2 million in his campaign for the Republican nomination for governor.
Brewer creates AZ Commerce Authority – but no authority yet
The Arizona Commerce Authority is officially on the job, though it currently exists in name only.
Brewer disappointed by meeting with feds
Gov. Jan Brewer said federal officials offered little of consequence and promised even less in a highly anticipated meeting to discuss Arizona's border security issues.
524 soldiers headed to Arizona-Mexico border
The White House will deploy 524 National Guard troops to Arizona to bolster security along the Mexican border, federal officials said.
Capitol Times Assistant Editor discusses Brewer’s meeting with Obama reps, McCain’s recent gains over Hayworth
Arizona Capitol Times Assistant Editor Bill Bertolino discusses the meeting between Obama administration representatives and developments in the McCain-Hayworth GOP Senate primary race.
Brewer furious over Clinton’s remark on immigration lawsuit
Gov. Jan Brewer is blasting the White House after Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told an Ecuadorian reporter that the U.S. Department of Justice plans to bring a federal lawsuit against Arizona over the state’s new immigration law.
Observers say Brewer the winner in first debate
She may not have done it in the most grammatically correct way, but Capitol observers are calling the first debate between Republican gubernatorial hopefuls a win for incumbent Jan Brewer.
Challengers say Brewer doing little to lead AZ through tough times
With Gov. Jan Brewer leading in the polls, Dean Martin and Buz Mills sought to turn her self-proclaimed strengths into her greatest weaknesses. Brewer, in turn, questioned Martin's record and Mills' plans for the state, while all feuded with Matthew Jette, whose positions seemed more fitting for a Democratic debate than a contest between GOP hopefuls.
