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Looming Corrections crisis
The much-maligned Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections, slated for the chopping block early in the budget process this year, won a stay of execution. But not everyone is happy about the apparent reprieve, especially county officials who face the prospect of assuming the financial responsibility of housing and rehabilitating the state's juvenile inmates.
Blizzard of bills: Brewer signs 338, vetoes 14
After a flurry of action in the final weeks of the legislative session, Gov. Jan Brewer wound up signing a total of 338 bills while vetoing 14.
Brewer vetoes light bulb bill, signs dozens more
In a surprise move, Gov. Jan Brewer on May 11 vetoed a proposal that aims to defy the federal government over the regulation of light bulbs.
Brewer: No tax cuts while asking for tax hike
Gov. Jan Brewer said she will not approve corporate tax cuts after asking Arizonans to support a temporary sales tax increase, apparently closing the door on the cuts sought by conservative lawmakers and the business community.
Anable out as Brewer natural resources advisor
Gov. Jan Brewer on May 10 announced that natural resources policy advisor Michael Anable was leaving the administration and will be replaced by former mining executive Kevin Kinsall.
Guv signs Sunday morning liquor sales, human-animal hybrid ban, ‘sexting’ and dozens more
Gov. Jan Brewer signed more than two dozen bills on May 6, and she continues to hunker down and evaluate measures that the Legislature sent her.
Guv signs bill on letter grades for schools
Arizona's public schools will get letter grades as the labels used on school achievement profiles under legislation signed into law by Gov. Jan Brewer.
Boosted by immigration and health care, Brewer leads GOP pack
The view from the top must be a welcome sight for Gov. Jan Brewer, especially considering the valley she was in just months ago.
Rocky Mountain Poll has more good news for Brewer
Gov. Jan Brewer's chances in Republican primary are looking better, with a new Rocky Mountain Poll showing her with an eight-point advantage over her nearest challenger, and double-digit leads over the rest of the field.
Mills reports $1.2 million spent in guv campaign
As if his television advertising blitz left any doubt that he was willing to spend freely on his gubernatorial campaign, Buz Mills on April 8 filed a campaign finance report showing he'd spent $1.2 million since entering the race.
Arizona will join multistate health care lawsuit
Rather than strike out on its own, Arizona will join a lawsuit filed by 15 other states against the federal government over the landmark health care bill passed by Congress.
Brewer among dozens of governors threatened in letter
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer is among dozens of governors who have received a letter that the FBI says could incite violence.
