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Brewer vetoes bill to expand school voucher program
Gov. Jan Brewer has vetoed a bill to expand a year-old school voucher program.
Brewer adds education board member
The state Board of Education is getting a new member and keeping a current one. Gov. Jan Brewer has appointed Roger Jacks to the board and reappointed current member Amy Hamilton.
Medical marijuana ban for Arizona campuses signed
Gov. Jan Brewer has signed into law a bill to prohibit use or possession of medical marijuana at public universities, community colleges or child-care facilities.
Brewer draws line on budget with Tucson bill veto
Gov. Jan Brewer used a veto of a Tucson development district bill to send a lengthy message to legislators about her budget priorities. Brewer's letter explaining the veto Monday of the Rio Nuevo Multipurpose Facilities District says it is unwise to approve legislation with spending or tax changes before there's agreement on a new state budget.
Changes to landlord laws challenged by tenant groups
Three proposed changes to landlord-tenant laws — one of which has already passed — have drawn the support of landlord attorneys and the ire of tenants’ rights groups.
Arizona OKs paperless option on insurance proof
Arizona motorists will be able to use their smart phones to prove to a police officer that they have insurance for their vehicles. Gov. Jan Brewer has signed into law a bill to have Arizona join Idaho in permitting motorists to use a wireless communication device to show proof of auto insurance.
Capitol Quotes: March 30, 2012
This week’s most outstanding quips, jibes and utterances.
Key lawmakers scaling back tax cut measure to avoid veto
An ambitious economic development bill meant to be a follow-up to the 2011 Arizona Competitiveness Package will jettison some of its more contentious provisions due to the Ninth Floor’s concerns that it will cost too much money.
But lawmakers and business groups pushing the bill say they’re optimistic that an agreement will be reached with Gov. Jan Brewer to cut state taxes on capital g[...]
Medical marijuana ban for Ariz. campuses approved
Arizona legislators have approved a bill to prohibit use or possession of medical marijuana at public universities, community colleges or child-care facilities.
Brewer vetoes electronic billboard law
Saying she doesn’t want to put the state’s astronomy industry in jeopardy, Gov. Jan Brewer today vetoed a bill to legalize electronic billboards along highways.
Brewer signs bill with Ariz. redistricting funding
Arizona's redistricting commission is getting more money so it can keep going while its new congressional and legislative district maps await federal approval and possible legal challenges.
Collective bargaining debate
It may have passionate allies at the state Capitol, but the Goldwater Institute is so far failing to advance the centerpiece of its anti-union agenda: ending public employees' ability to negotiate over salary and benefits.
