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AZ Land Department will be self-funded
The one budget bill that garnered a signature from Gov. Jan Brewer would fundamentally change the way the state Land Department is funded. Brewer on Aug. 21 signed H2014, which creates a self-funding mechanism for the Land Department and addresses issues at the Parks Department, the Department of Agriculture and other agencies.
Five-way talks unproductive so far
Republican and Democratic leaders met with Gov. Jan Brewer on Aug. 21, the first such meeting during the special session that the governor called in order for the Legislature to pass a budget packet that includes her proposal for a sales tax referral.
Deputy takes reins at DOA, replaces Bell
Gov. Jan Brewer has named David Raber as interim director of the Arizona Department of Administration. Raber, who has worked in state government since 1989, served as deputy director for... […]
Brewer’s bill signings overshadowed by tax plan?
Considering the internecine warfare that has been the hallmark of Jan Brewer’s tenure as governor, some Republicans may have been tempted to forget why they were so happy when Janet Napolitano left. But one look at the scores of conservative bills Brewer signed may be enough to jog their memories.
Non-budget bills also at Brewer’s mercy
With the passage of four budget bills late July 6, lawmakers and Governor Jan Brewer seem to be moving toward a deal on the state budget, however, the futures of more than 180 other pieces of legislation remain uncertain.
State awaits Brewer’s decision on budget
Gov. Jan Brewer's office said it would make an announcement on whether the governor would sign or veto the budget bills transmitted to her this morning. If Brewer vetoes the bills it will lead to at least a partial shutdown of state government. The Arizona Department of Administration posted a notice on its Web site at 9:42 a.m. that the governor is reviewing the budget bills, and that all state e[...]
Ninth Floor downplays lack of votes for budget
Despite a series of setbacks and holdups that delayed passage of a budget deal on Saturday, June 27, Gov. Jan Brewer’s office downplayed concerns that the hard-fought compromise she reached with legislative leaders was in jeopardy because it did not have enough votes to pass.
Brewer spokesman confirms budget deal
Gov. Jan Brewer has reached agreement with House and Senate leaders on a 2010 budget deal. Brewer spokesman Paul Senseman would not discuss details of the agreement, but said it... […]
Cost of jailing illegal immigrants soars; feds plan to cancel funding
The Legislature and the governor have approved a two-bill package that suspends payment of $300 million to school districts until next fiscal year and instead allows districts to tap into their excess cash balances to cover ongoing expenses.
Brewer: latest budget fix highlights need for tax hike
The use of federal stimulus dollars to help balance the budget may help keep Arizona's public schools afloat through the end of the fiscal year, but Gov. Jan Brewer believes it underscores the need for the controversial tax hike she is proposing.
Capitol Quotes 5/8
“I’m not that kind of girl.” — Rep. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Phoenix, responding on the House floor May 7 to another lawmaker who addressed her using the honorific “Mrs.” instead of... […]
Brewer pressed for stimulus details, rebuffs lawmakers’ requests
Legislative leaders have been stymied for more than a month in their effort to coax Gov. Jan Brewer to divulge how she intends to spend federal stimulus money, despite several informal requests and a letter signed by the House speaker and the Senate president.
