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May 2, 2011

Brewer makes mark doubling last year’s veto count

Lawmakers found Gov. Jan Brewer to be a lot like a teacher who's a tough grader — and she's not shy about sending notes home either.

May 2, 2011

Following Osama bin Laden killing, Arizona officials beef up security

Law enforcement officials across Arizona are on heightened alert following the death of Osama bin Laden, but they report no information about any specific terrorism threat.

May 2, 2011

Survey: Homelessness down in Phoenix metro area

The number of homeless people in Phoenix metropolitan area is declining but more people are homeless for longer periods, a new survey shows.

Apr 29, 2011

Brewer vetoes bill on county personnel changes

A bill vetoed Gov. Jan Brewer on Friday would have changed the county personnel systems across Arizona except for Maricopa County.

Apr 29, 2011

Brewer signs Arizona bill on right to jury trial

Gov. Jan Brewer has signed a drunken-driving bill that ends misdemeanor DUI defendants' automatic right to a jury trial for a first offense and eases potential penalties those offenders face.

Apr 29, 2011

Brewer signs bill on public workers’ pensions

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has signed a bill to change Arizona's four public employee retirement systems.

Apr 29, 2011

Appeals Court rules in favor of fish pedicure salon owner

The Arizona Court of Appeals on April 29 ruled in favor of a Gilbert nail salon owner who sued after the Board of Cosmetology prohibited her from using fish for pedicures.

Apr 29, 2011

Brewer signs bill authorizing Ariz. border fence

A bill signed into law by Gov. Jan Brewer authorizes her or a successor to erect a security fence along Arizona's portion of the U.S.-Mexico border, either in a compact with other states or by itself.

Apr 29, 2011

Feds OK Arizona’s process to freeze Medicaid unit

Arizona has received word from federal officials allowing the state to start implementation of the first phase of Gov. Jan. Brewer's plan to reduce Medicaid enrollment to help balance the state budget.

Apr 29, 2011

Brewer: Comments ran 2-to-1 against interstate insurance bill

Gov. Jan Brewer's office says recent public comments received about a health insurance bill that she vetoed Thursday ran more than 2-to-1 against the measure.

Apr 29, 2011

Arizona freeze on Medicaid awaits word from feds

Arizona officials hope for word Friday on whether they can start implementation of Gov. Jan. Brewer's plan to reduce Medicaid enrollment to help balance the state budget.

Apr 29, 2011

Competitiveness advocates launch online mapping tool for public

Arizona’s Independent Redistricting Commission system was established in 2000 to bring transparency and accountability to what had traditionally been a behind-closed-doors process, and to eliminate the incentive to protect incumbent lawmakers’ election odds using creative line drawing.

Now, two former state lawmakers are spearheading a campaign that uses online software to up the a[...]

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