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Brewer signs criminal justice budget bill
With a stroke of her pen, Gov. Jan Brewer averted a possible shutdown of the state’s police force, which could have led to fewer officers patrolling highways and the closure of the state crime lab.
Deal or no deal?
With three days left until the governor needs to act on the budget, Sen. Jorge Luis Garcia, Sen. President Bob Burns and Gov. Jan Brewer met again this morning on the ninth floor to discuss a proposal laid out by Senate Democrats...
Garcia: Budget talks ‘still alive’
Bipartisan budget talks took place Sept. 1 - but only between Senate leaders and the governor.
Brewer cancels Mexico trip
The day before her scheduled departure for a border governors' conference in Mexico, Gov. Jan Brewer announced that she will stay in Arizona to continue working on the protracted budget crisis.
Democratic leader: Five-party talks fall apart
Last-ditch budget negotiations between Republicans and Democrats appear to have fallen apart, which makes it unlikely Gov. Jan Brewer will see her sales-tax-increase proposal on a ballot any time soon.
Charitable foundation head to lead P-20 council
Carol Peck, the president and CEO of the Rodel Charitable Foundation of Arizona, will head up Gov. Jan Brewer's new P-20 council on education.
Poll: Brewer very unpopular among voters
A new poll was released today (Aug. 31), and the results don’t bode well for Gov. Jan Brewer’s chances for election to a full term. It also looks bad for... […]
Brewer may run, won’t base decision on tax vote
Whether Gov. Jan Brewer will seek a full term in 2010 is the biggest unanswered question looming at the Capitol these days. Brewer said she hasn't made a final decision, but her intentions are becoming a little clearer.
Brewer: Tax vote won’t affect decision to run
Gov. Jan Brewer said today (Aug. 28) she won't base her decision on whether to run for a full term in 2010 on the outcome of a public vote on her sales tax increase proposal. "I don't think so," Brewer told our reporter following an awards luncheon in Litchfield Park, when asked if the outcome of the vote would affect her decision.
Capitol Quotes 8/28
“I think everyone knows she is adamant about getting her referral.” – Senate President Bob Burns, explaining the decision to adjourn the special session and begin bipartisan talks to work... […]
Brewer kicks off ornament drive for Arizona Christmas tree headed to Washington
This year's Christmas tree in front of the U.S. Capitol will have a little Arizona sunshine thanks to Daniela Nunez. A fourth-grader at Moon Mountain Elementary School, Nunez fashioned an orange, yellow and red foam sun as Gov. Jan Brewer visited her art class Thursday, kicking off an effort to have schoolchildren produce ornaments for an Arizona blue spruce that's heading to Washington.
Pierce to Brewer; Brewer to Dems
Reached by phone, Sen. Steve Pierce reiterated to our reporter today his position that Gov. Jan Brewer should sign the budget that's on her desk. "I've given her my word I would continue to work towards it [the sales tax referral], and in the meantime, she should sign the budget that's there and let the state operate like it should," Pierce said.
