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Year in Review: ‘Say what?’ moments: Outrageous, engaging and head-scratching comments from 2011
Politicians sometimes say the ‘darndest’ things, and 2011 didn’t disappoint. Whether deliberate or inadvertent, some comments by Arizona’s lawmakers outraged, inflamed or simply stoked people’s imaginations. Here are some comments and moments that left many scratching their heads, hopping mad or laughing out loud. If they proved anything, it’s this: The state Capitol can be a [...]
Redistricting commissioners divided over changes; will miss self-imposed deadline on maps
The Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission spent roughly nine hours Monday considering changes to proposed legislative maps, but will still have to wait for detailed analysis before adopting anything final.
The long work session took place only days before the now-unlikely target deadline of Christmas for adopting both final legislative and congressional maps.
Medicaid squeeze could squeeze some rural hospitals to death
For years, Holy Cross Hospital managed to keep the doors open to the only nursing home in Nogales, despite losing up to a reported $100,000 per month on its 26 residents, all of whom rely on Medicaid for health insurance.
Brewer sees no need for Alabama-style changes to SB1070
Gov. Jan Brewer said she sees no need for Arizona to make the kinds of revisions that Alabama is considering to its SB1070-style law.
Compromise idea divides redistricting commission
Some members of the state redistricting commission are voicing dislike for another's proposed compromise on new congressional districts.
Brewer ‘monitoring’ Arpaio racial profiling allegations
Gov. Jan Brewer maintained a diplomatic tone regarding the U.S. Department of Justice’s allegations of widespread racial profiling and civil rights violations by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, saying she was keeping an eye on the situation but declining to comment on the validity of the claims.
Brewer seeks funding increase for tourism office
Gov. Jan Brewer is seeking a big funding boost for the Arizona Office of Tourism so it can step up efforts to market the state.
IRC properly considered factors mandated by voters
Gov. Jan Brewer has wisely chosen not to challenge the Arizona Supreme Court ruling that restored Colleen Mathis as the chair of the Independent Redistricting Commission. Nonetheless, the governor maintains the court erred, and that the IRC drew the draft congressional boundaries in a manner that ignored its constitutional mandate. Our bipartisan think tank’s board members come from diverse back[...]
Arizona redistricting commission meets in Tempe today
Months behind schedule, Arizona's redistricting commission meets Thursday in Tempe to continue work on final congressional and legislative district maps for the state.
Brewer defends day-labor restrictions in Ariz. law
Gov. Jan Brewer has asked a judge to dismiss a request by opponents of Arizona's immigration law to block enforcement of the law's ban on people blocking traffic when they seek or offer day-labor services on streets.
Brewer to argue against part of Arizona pot law
Gov. Jan Brewer is going to take a new legal position in the wake of a federal judge saying Brewer's lawsuit on the legality of Arizona's medical marijuana law is in jeopardy.
Poll: Immigration remains top priority for Arizonans
Arizonans are clearly worried about the economy and education, but their top priority is immigration, according to a poll released today by Arizona State University’s Morrison Institute of Public Policy.
When asked what Arizona’s biggest problem is that lawmakers and the governor should address, 24 percent of respondents answered immigration.
