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Appeals court leery of Arizona day laborer law
Arizona's attempt to criminalize day laborers who block traffic seeking work came in for rough treatment Wednesday before a federal appeals court.
Commerce Authority names Watson as new CEO
An eight-month, $75,000 nationwide search for a new Arizona Commerce Authority CEO ended when the only identified candidate – who worked in the building – was selected and unanimously approved today.
The ACA board today named interim CEO Sandra Watson to the job permanently after more than an hour in executive session.
Commerce Authority may announce new CEO Tuesday
After a search that has spanned most of the year, the Arizona Commerce Authority may be ready to name its new CEO.
The agenda for the ACA’s Tuesday meeting includes public discussion and possible action on the selection of a new CEO. The CEO search is also listed as an executive session agenda item.
Brewer mulling fate of health exchange
Gov. Jan Brewer is preparing to implement the state’s health care exchange – though she hasn’t officially decided whether or not the state should run the exchange, and hopes it won’t be necessary at all after the November election.
Brewer appoints 92 percent of judges from GOP
Gov. Jan Brewer is appointing a higher percentage of judges from her own party than the three previous Arizona governors, but she is still supporting an initiative that would give her more power in the selection process.
Brewer to address business forum in Canada
Gov. Jan Brewer and other state officials will travel to Canada to pitch business leaders and others on investment, trade and tourism opportunities in Arizona.
Brewer chief of staff Klein eyes Board of Regents presidency
Eileen Klein, Gov. Jan Brewer’s chief of staff, is eyeing the presidency of the Arizona Board of Regents and may not be staying on the Ninth Floor for long.
Klein confirmed to the Arizona Capitol Times today that she will interview for the ABOR president position.
Prop. 204 debate centers on Internet sales taxes
Critics of the state’s 1-cent sales tax initiative argued today that its passage would make it all but impossible to simplify the state’s sales tax code.
SB1070 injunction lifted, can go into effect immediately
A judge in Phoenix ruled today that police can immediately start enforcing the most contentious section of the state's immigration law, marking the first time officers can carry out the so-called "show me your papers" provision.
Brewer, staff spent nearly $32,000 on European trade trip
A trade delegation that sent Gov. Jan Brewer and two staffers to France and Germany cost nearly $32,000.
Thousands of Arizona state workers drop protections
Thousands of Arizona state government workers are opting to give up civil-service job protections in exchange for short-term pay increases and the possibility of other gains down the road. Nearly... […]
New TV ad promotes sales tax extension
The campaign behind a 1-cent sales tax released its first TV commercial over the weekend, aggressively seeking to paint the ballot measure as a direct response to legislators’ antipathy toward K-12 funding.
