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Brewer signs bill to curb Clean Elections power
Gov. Jan Brewer signed a bill intended to prevent the Citizens Clean Elections Commission from regulating traditionally funded candidates, potentially sparking a lawsuit against it.
Space flight bill sails up to governor
A Tucson firm is hoping to launch thrill-seekers toward the edge of space — or maybe somewhere close to that — from Arizona. The company’s effort was boosted this week by a bill approved by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Jan Brewer.
Brewer issues five more vetoes, including death penalty bill
Calling it a serious threat to the state's death penalty, Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed legislation this afternoon that would have allowed more criminals to be executed.
Sine die: 2014 Legislature crawls to a close, but special session looms
Though debate lingered on far longer than most lawmakers had hoped, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die at 1:46 a.m. Thursday, ending a sometimes tumultuous 101-day legislative session with work left on the table.
Flanagan provides details on CPS breakdown: “This organization was sick”
A small group of child welfare workers made a "dysfunctional" decision to set aside child abuse calls to soften their workload and then tried to hide it.
Governor signs measure aiming to combat human trafficking in Arizona
The help that Gov. Jan Brewer promised victims of human trafficking in her State of the State address became law Tuesday, increasing penalties and establishing being a victim of sex trafficking as a defense in child prostitution cases.
Brewer: See you in the Supreme Court
Brewer was visibly upset with the ruling when she spoke to reporters today, and said she will appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court. The governor called it a “rushed decision” by the appellate court and said it could ultimately prevent the state from providing quality, cost-effective health care to tens of thousands of people.
Brewer vetoes bill to allow concealed weapons in public buildings
Arizonans will not be allowed bring their guns into public buildings, at least not this year.
Ballot initiative warning bill revived in House
Your November ballot will contain a new warning that lawmakers cannot nullify voters’ decisions on citizen initiatives if a bill approved by the House becomes law.
Educators hope to find $5M needed for student achievement test
State education leaders will scrounge to find $5 million to make up the difference between the estimated cost of a new achievement test and the dollars the Legislature appropriated for it.
Party bike bill goes to governor
Gov. Jan Brewer will have to decide if a three-wheel motorcycle should require a motorcycle license to operate, and whether party-goers can continue to drink and peddle on “party bikes.”
Brewer nixes tax reimbursement money for counties
A sales tax break for manufacturers is going to hit most Arizona counties in the pocketbook after Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed a budget provision that would have replaced their lost revenue.
