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Bennett says he doubts state govt. would shut down
A top state official says he doesn't think there will be a state government shutdown even if a new budget isn't approved by the next fiscal year's July 1 start.
Transcript of memo calling for contingency plan
Following is a transcript of the memorandum from Department of Administration Director William Bell, explaining to department heads and state boards and commissions the steps that need to be taken if there is no budget in place by this year's fiscal deadline.
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.
Lujan says Brewer is planning state government shutdown
A top-ranking Democrat says Gov. Jan Brewer is planning to shut down state government if a budget deal can't be reached with legislative Republicans. House Minority Leader David Lujan said on June 11 that Brewer had made the remarks to him during a meeting the day before.
