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House also will work Friday, maybe Saturday
As the end of the session draws near, lawmakers are set to work on their typical days off in order to consider the glut of legislation moving through the process.... […]
Supreme Court sends ELL case to lower courts
The United States Supreme Court has struck down a lower court’s ruling that Arizona has failed to comply with federal education law by improperly funding English education classes.
Both sides claim win in Supreme Court ruling
Gov. Jan Brewer, Senate President Bob Burns and House Speaker Kirk Adams all claimed victory following the Arizona Supreme Court’s ruling in the governor’s case against the Legislature. Less than... […]
AZ high court weighs ‘legislative prerogative,’ state shutdown
A crucial element of the tense budget showdown between Governor Jan Brewer and the Legislature’s Republican leadership was argued in front of the Arizona Supreme Court this morning, but right... […]
Brewer v. Legislature – highlights from today’s hearing
Myriad Republican lawmakers attended this morning’s Arizona Supreme Court hearing in the legal challenge that pits Gov. Jan Brewer against top Republicans in the Legislature. The hearing lasted about an... […]
Lawmakers accuse governor of encroachment
The Legislature on June 19 filed its response to Gov. Jan Brewer’s lawsuit in the Arizona Supreme Court, countering the governor’s claim that lawmakers are usurping her authority and accusing her of doing the same.
Adams, Burns: Courts don’t have jurisdiction over budget negotiations
House Speaker Kirk Adams said a budget deal is likely before the end of the fiscal deadline as long as Gov. Jan Brewer agrees to continue negotiations. Adams said budget talks have been ongoing since the budget passed June 4. But he said Brewer's decision to ask the Arizona Supreme Court to intervene in the suit will only delay the process.
AZ Supreme Court to hear arguments from governor, Legislature
Gov. Jan Brewer has followed through on her threat to take legal action against the Legislature for its refusal to send her the budget bills it passed two weeks ago – and the state’s high court has signaled it will at least hear arguments from both the legislative and executive branches of government.
Burns, Adams say Brewer’s move ‘perplexing,’ ‘regrettable’
Legislative leaders called Gov. Jan Brewer's threat to involve the courts in the ongoing saga over the budget "regrettable" and "perplexing."
Brewer threatens legal action on budget bills
Gov. Jan Brewer said she is willing to sign a 2010 budget that does not include revenue from a proposed temporary tax increase, but other sticking points led Senate President Bob Burns to walk out on budget negotiations Sunday night (June 14).
Brewer denies threatening government shutdown
House Speaker Kirk Adams and Senate President Bob Burns met with the governor for about an hour June 12 while the Senate was on the floor debating bills.
Capitol Quotes 6/12
“I consider this first panel – not necessarily the governor or her staff, but this first panel of people testifying to be a kangaroo court.” — Sen. Jack Harper, commenting... […]
