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Brewer signs lending bill opposed by AARP and other groups
Despite objections from the AARP and a coalition that once defeated the payday lending industry, lending firms can soon collect the maximum interest fee on slightly bigger loans.
Brewer vetoes ban on aggressive panhandling
Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed a bill that would have banned “aggressive” panhandling, saying it is unclear what statewide problem the legislation was meant to address and that the issue is best left to local government.
4 pro-gun bills get initial nod in Arizona Senate
The Arizona Senate on Tuesday gave initial approval to four major pro-gun bills that Republicans said are necessary to protect 2nd Amendment rights. The bills have had wide Republican support but Democratic opposition as they made their way through both chambers.
Brewer signs bill allowing surprise abortion clinic inspections
Gov. Jan Brewer put her signature today on a bill that allows for the unannounced inspections of abortion clinics, guaranteeing a lawsuit to challenge the law.
Arizona Legislature has busy wrap-up week planned
Arizona lawmakers have an extremely busy week ahead as they attempt to finish up the 2014 legislative session.
Busy day: Brewer okays electricity sales tax bill
Gov. Jan Brewer signed into law her top economic development priority of the year, a bill exempting manufacturers from paying sales taxes on the electricity and natural gas they consume.
Brewer signs budget, vetoes several provisions
Gov. Jan Brewer signed the $9.2 billion budget for fiscal year 2015 budget but line-item vetoed several provisions.
Gov. Jan Brewer to sign manufacturer tax cut law
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's office says she plans to sign legislation eliminating sales taxes on electricity bought by manufacturers.
Attention turns back to child welfare reforms
The Capitol community’s attention is turning to the work of a small group of lawmakers and Capitol staffers drafting legislation to create a new child safety and welfare agency,... […]
God, faith & politics: Lawmakers approve abortion clinic inspections
Citing God and their religious faith, state senators voted along partisan lines today to allow state health inspectors to walk into abortion clinics unannounced. The bill, already approved by the House, now goes to Gov. Jan Brewer.
Investigators remove more than 500 children from homes
After nearly five months since the discovery that 6,596 child abuse complaints went without investigation, each one has been assigned to an investigator.
Senate president ready to advance budget compromise
Senate President Andy Biggs is prepared to move forward with the budget compromise pitched on April 3 by the House and Gov. Jan Brewer if the Senate has enough votes for the $9.2 billion fiscal 2015 spending plan to clear the chamber.
