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Jan Brewer

Aug 19, 2011

Brewer rips Obama for ‘backdoor amnesty’

Ratcheting up her long-running feud with President Barack Obama over illegal immigration and border issues, Gov. Jan Brewer lambasted the president over an announcement that he would effectively put deportations for about 300,000 illegal immigrants on hold.

Aug 19, 2011

Fires and floods illustrate critical role of county governments

The summer of 2011 will be recorded as one of the most tragic and devastating in Cochise County history.

Aug 18, 2011

Pearce foe in recall calls SB1070 ‘good start’

A charter school executive challenging state Senate President Russell Pearce in a Nov. 8 recall election said Thursday the Pearce-sponsored, 2010 Arizona law on illegal immigration was a good start toward reform and border security.

Aug 18, 2011

Brewer declares emergency in Tombstone

Gov. Jan Brewer has declared a state of emergency in Tombstone because of flooding in the wake of a recent wildfire.

Aug 11, 2011

Arizonans want legislators to reject gifts

Arizonans responding to an open invitation from one of the state's legislative leaders overwhelmingly think lawmakers should reject all gifts, no matter how small.

Aug 10, 2011

Brewer asks U.S. Supreme Court to hear SB 1070 appeal

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court in a bid to overturn a ruling that put on hold key parts of the state's immigration enforcement law.

Aug 10, 2011

They hate me! They really hate me!

Brewer is competing against fellow conservative Republican governors for the title of “Worst Governor Ever,” a contest (of sorts) being run and promoted by the Transport Union of America.

Aug 10, 2011

Brewer on deadline for immigration appeal

Gov. Jan Brewer faces a Wednesday deadline for asking the U.S. Supreme Court to accept her appeal of a ruling that put on hold key parts of the state's immigration enforcement law.

Aug 9, 2011

Then and now: Does Arizona need  construction and conservation as new ‘Cs’?

As the state prepares to turn 100 years old in 2012, reflection is inevitable.

Looking back on old photographs, such as a sturdy miner posing in front of a giant hole in the earth, recalls the glory of days when Arizona and its residents were sustained on what the state’s rugged, diverse terrain could provide.

Aug 8, 2011

Arizona health insurance rate requests to come under federal review

The federal government will start reviewing proposed health-insurance rate increases in Arizona next month, after determining that the state has an “ineffective” rate-review plan.

Aug 8, 2011

Judge to hear arguments in Pearce recall challenge

A judge will hear arguments today in a lawsuit that seeks to throw out the recall election against Senate President Russell Pearce.

Aug 5, 2011

Tea Party license plate drive in neutral

One of the most unexpectedly controversial issues from last session — the creation of a “Don’t Tread on Me” license plate meant to help Tea Party groups raise money — is off to a slow start since the governor signed the law.

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