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Transcript of memo outlining budget PR strategy
Following is a transcription of a memo obtained by the Arizona Capitol Times on May 28 that shows Gov. Jan Brewer’s longtime campaign strategist has designed a major campaign aimed at pressuring lawmakers to support a budget Brewer would sign:
Brewer aims to release budget next week
After months of waiting and watching, Gov. Jan Brewer said she hopes to present a budget plan to the Legislature by the middle of next week.
Burns tells colleagues to pass fiscal 2010 budget — now
The Senate’s top Republican is pushing to pass a budget proposal for fiscal 2010 in the next few days — even without the buy-in of the House or the Governor’s Office. Senate President Bob Burns told members of his caucus that now is the time to vote on the budget.
California vote against tax hikes may show need for ‘Plan B’ in AZ
Most Capitol observers believe voters are more likely to approve Gov. Jan Brewer’s temporary tax increase proposal than the Legislature, but recent events in California may be a sign that the governor should have a good backup plan ready.
Business group to push budget deal favored by Brewer; lawmakers irked
Infighting among Republicans over the budget could get very public and very messy now that word has leaked that Gov. Jan Brewer’s longtime campaign strategist has designed a major campaign aimed at pressuring lawmakers to support a budget Brewer would sign.
Panels approve voucher legislation in special session
House and Senate panels have approved legislation that would create tax credits for people and businesses that donate money to provide private-school scholarships to foster kids and handicapped students.
Brewer applies for stimulus aid, outlines its use
Arizona is on track to receive more than $1 billion in federal stimulus aid now that the state has formally applied to receive the money and indicated how it intends to spend it.
Brewer calls special session to deal with vouchers
Gov. Jan Brewer has called a special session to allow lawmakers a chance to pass legislation that would create a school scholarship program for children in foster homes and children with disabilities, according to a press release sent May 20 by the Governor's Office.
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.
Former Realty Executive to head Department of Real Estate
Gov. Jan Brewer on May 14 named Judy Lowe, the former president and owner of Realty Executives Southern Arizona, as the next director of the Arizona Department of Real Estate.
Brewer’s approval rating depends on definition of ‘fair’
How people define the word “fair” may make the difference in whether Gov. Jan Brewer’s approval rating among voters is abysmally low or relatively high.
Brewer signs FY09 budget bills
Gov. Jan Brewer on May 14 signed two bills to adjust the fiscal 2009 budget with a combination of federal stimulus money, delayed payments to K-12 schools and universities, and excess funds saved in recent years by school districts.
