Bill says no to buying booze or adult entertainment with Electronic Benefit Transfer

Arizona welfare recipients may soon see a crackdown on their benefits, at least when it comes to certain industries.

Brewer: National immigration debate started with SB 1070

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer believes the immigration reform debate underway in Washington right now is the result of her signing SB 1070 three years ago.

State scrutinizes city use traffic cams

Arizona is tightening up its rules regarding photo enforcement cameras on roadways.

Brewer outlines priorities for new legislative session

Governor Jan Brewer wants to expand medicaid, protect Arizona children, and make it easier for businesses to pay their taxes. The Governor outlined those and other priorities in her 2013 State of the State Address.

Arizona Commerce Authority looks for new leader

Arizona’s public-private economic development organization may be getting a new CEO. 

Cato Institute gives Brewer a "D" on fiscal policy

A libertarian think tank that grades governors around the country on fiscal policy has given Arizona’s Jan Brewer low marks. The Cato Institute advocates small government, low taxes, and free markets.

Gov. Brewer: Akin comments "a little bit outrageous," but doesn't call on candidate to drop out of race

Governor Jan Brewer criticized comments made by Missouri GOP Senate Candidate Todd Akin about rape, but stopped short of joining other Republican officials in calling for him to drop out of the race.

Judge dismisses "Day of Prayer" lawsuit

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging Governor Brewer's declarations of a state "Day of Prayer."

County attorneys challenge Brewer over medical marijuana law

All but two of Arizona's county attorneys have signed a letter to Governor Jan Brewer asking her to stop the licensing of medical marijuana patients and dispensaries. They say it's too dangerous for the state to run a program that violates federal law. 

Arizona state workers union: Members not likely to take retention stipend

The state’s workforce could look a little different this fall. Arizona lawmakers this year approved one of Governor Jan Brewer’s top priorities – personnel reform.

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