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Archive of Arizona on Thursday November 05, 2009
AZ: Special session tentatively OK'd
Republican Gov. Jan Brewer and legislative leaders have reached a tentative deal under which lawmakers would return to the Capitol in a special session later this month to begin chipping away at a state-budget deficit as large as $2 billion. Read More
AZ: State plans to further cut education
State lawmakers will meet later this month to cut state aid to education - but not to give voters a chance to hike their own taxes to help balance the budget. Read More
AZ: Brewer to announce gubernatorial bid
Gov. Jan Brewer today will formally announce her intent to seek a full, four-year term in 2010, multiple sources close to the Governor's Office tell The Arizona Republic. Read More
AZ: Brewer -- Long-term solution to Arizona's economic woes depends on jobs
While a temporary sales tax increase would help address Arizona's budget crisis, a long-term solution will depend on attracting firms that offer high-paying jobs, Gov. Jan Brewer told business leaders Nov. 4. Read More
AZ: Groups hopeful about appeal of employer sanctions
Groups trying to overturn an Arizona law that prohibits employers from knowingly hiring illegal immigrants are encouraged that the U.S. Supreme Court has expressed an interest in their appeal. Read More
AZ: Budget losses at polls worry Valley schools
The economy apparently was on voters' minds Tuesday when they walked into Valley voting booths to address school-district spending through bonds and budget overrides. Read More |
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