Sign In
Free Newsletter
Brewer will get budget, sans sales tax referral
The fate of two-months-overdue budget aimed at solving a $3.2 billion deficit now rests in the hands of Gov. Jan Brewer, as lawmakers delivered the plan to her eight weeks into a special legislative session called specifically to address the financial problems.
Capitol Quotes 8/14
“If we can’t be successful within the party, we are going to have to go to the Democrats. They have been perfectly reasonable and trying to help us. I think... […]
Supreme Court explains ruling on spat between governor and Legislature
The Arizona Supreme Court on Aug. 13 delivered a detailed explanation of a decision it reached in June regarding an acrimonious state budget dispute between Gov. Jan Brewer and Republican lawmakers.
Brewer: Senate holdouts acting irresponsibly
With a budget package, sans tax hike, seemingly on its way to her desk, Gov. Jan Brewer took a few shots at lawmakers, accusing the senators who voted against the budget of acting irresponsibly.
State may need to issue IOUs
Arizonans may no longer be able to take pride that things here haven’t gotten as bad as in California. State Treasurer Dean Martin said Arizona may need to start issuing IOUs if the Legislature and Gov. Jan Brewer fail to approve a budget by Aug. 17.
Budget on life support again as sales tax fails
***UPDATED AT 8:45 P.M.*** After about seven months of trying, Republican leaders arrived at the Capitol on Aug. 12 with hopes that they had finally corralled enough votes in the Senate, including the support of a Democrat, to pass a budget for fiscal year 2010. But all that evaporated when a senator whose support Republicans were counting on was absent from the floor.
Brewer giving speeches by proxy while budget work continues
For the third straight week, Gov. Jan Brewer cleared her public schedule so she could stay close to the office while budget negotiations go into the home stretch. But her scheduled speeches are still being made - they're just being made by other people.
Stimulus funds allocated for energy efficiency
Gov. Jan Brewer announced on Aug. 7 that $10 million in federal stimulus money will be allocated for energy efficiency projects at state-owned buildings.
AZ to seek schools grants via ‘Race to the Top’
Arizona will seek competitive grants through the federal government's Race to the Top program, Gov. Jan Brewer announced on Aug. 7.
Brewer names director of federal relations
Gov. Jan Brewer has named Ryan Serote, a former U.S. Department of the Interior official and advisor to former Rep. J.D. Hayworth, as her director of federal affairs.
Budget delay could stall referral for months
Gov. Jan Brewer is hoping to get her temporary tax increase on the ballot for November's election, but if lawmakers don't act soon, the vote may have to wait until January.
House leader calls budget ‘best deal possible’
More than a week after the governor and legislative leaders announced a new budget deal, the state was still without a complete budget and time was running out to call... […]
