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New law could revive Horne campaign finance case
A bill signed into law by Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer could help revive a campaign finance case against Attorney General Tom Horne.
Appeal planned on Ariz. immigrant license policy
Immigrant rights advocates plan to appeal a court ruling that declined to halt Gov. Jan Brewer's order denying driver's licenses for young immigrants who have gotten work permits and avoided deportation under an Obama administration policy.
Bizarro world
The Dems, in their turn, acknowledged the pressure that their Republican colleagues faced. Landrum Taylor thanked the Republicans for supporting expansion, despite the “extraordinary pressures” that members of their own party exerted, as well as her Democratic colleagues who reached across the aisle, and the governor for her leadership. “Her leadership in crafting and passing this historic l[...]
Brewer signs fiscal 2014 budget
Gov. Jan Brewer has signed the budget that was passed earlier this month by a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers over the objections of Republicans legislative leaders.
Brewer signs Medicaid expansion bill
When Gov. Jan Brewer walked into the room for her Medicaid expansion signing ceremony, she was met by a standing ovation. After she signed the bill, she let out a sigh of relief.
Details of Brewer-backed bipartisan budget emerge
The bipartisan budget put together by Gov. Jan Brewer and her allies would spend $8.8 billion in fiscal year 2014, a 3.46 percent increase from current spending levels.
Sen. Murphy’s trip to Montana leaves 21 Brewer appointments unconfirmed
The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee left the state on a personal matter, making it unlikely that 21 of the governor’s court- related nominations will be filled this year.
Capitol Quotes: June 14, 2013
This week's most outstanding quips, gibes and utterances.
Abortion issues divide Brewer, Center for Arizona Policy
A relationship that has seen Gov. Jan Brewer and the Center for Arizona Policy in nearly perfect agreement for four years is showing signs of strain after the social conservative powerhouse took aim at the governor’s prized Medicaid expansion plan.
Bid to revive lawsuit over ‘Day of Prayer’ fails
An Arizona appeals court has upheld a ruling that dismissed a lawsuit challenging Gov. Jan Brewer's proclamations that declared a state "day of prayer."
Brewer taps former lawmaker Vogt to head up Veterans Services
Gov. Jan Brewer named former Rep. Ted Vogt as the next director of the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services. Brewer said Vogt’s military background makes him “uniquely qualified” for the position. Vogt is a former U.S. Air Force intelligence officer and commander of an anti-terrorism unit.
Anti-abortion bill put on hold as lawmaker proposes study committee
A Paradise Valley Democrat introduced a floor amendment Tuesday that would eradicate an anti-abortion bill. The House postponed action on SB1069 after Rep. Eric Meyer introduced a proposal to create a study committee that would examine whether abortion clinics are in compliance with state regulations
