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Brewer, Pearce poised for power struggle as session nears
Two incongruent personalities. Two divergent political agendas. The stage is set for a showdown, and if that happens, Capitol insiders expect the 2011 legislative session to be an epic power struggle.
Contingency: Vote for tax hike, or here’s what gets cut
The budget that was mostly approved by lawmakers on March 11 will cut $1.2 billion in state spending, but it includes a contingency plan that will reduce spending by almost double that amount if voters reject a sales tax increase that will be on the ballot May 18.
Klein billed as right person for wrong time
When Eileen Klein moved into her new office as Gov. Jan Brewer's chief of staff, the first decoration she put up was a Kachina. In Hopi lore, upon realizing her village was under attack, she grabbed her father's bow and arrows and rushed to the defense of her people, defeating the enemy at the village's edge. It's symbolic, in a way, of Klein's new role.
McNeil staying with Brewer administration
Deputy Chief of Staff Brian McNeil, who announced in September that he would be leaving Gov. Jan Brewer's administration, is staying on the Ninth Floor after all.
Tyne’s ouster a sign of things to come
Kevin Tyne's tenure as Gov. Jan Brewer's most loyal and trusted adviser came to an end as the governor announced that budget chief Eileen Klein would replace him as her chief of staff. Lobbyist Chuck Coughlin described the move as a "collaborative decision" between the Republican Governors Association, Brewer and Tyne that would allow Tyne to continue assisting the governor if she seeks a full te[...]
Governor’s Office proposes cuts – vaguely
What would the Governor’s Office do to reduce its budget by 15 percent? Just that – reduce it by 15 percent. Anyone seeking more details, however, is bound to be... […]
Non-budget bills also at Brewer’s mercy
With the passage of four budget bills late July 6, lawmakers and Governor Jan Brewer seem to be moving toward a deal on the state budget, however, the futures of more than 180 other pieces of legislation remain uncertain.
New land commissioner wrapped up in Renzi’s legal tangle
Former U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi’s attempt to have the federal case against him dismissed may hinge on conversations he had with Arizona’s new state land commissioner.
Brewer names deputy communications director
Gov. Jan Brewer on June 19 named former journalist and public affairs official Mark Genrich as her new deputy director of communications. He will focus primarily on speechwriting and public communications, the Governor’s Office said.
Gov’s Office, Health Department at odds over audit
The Governor's Office and the Arizona Department of Health Services were pitted against each other during a hearing on the fractured condition of the county's mental health care system.
