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21 min ago | Phoenix New Times

Jan Brewer: Ignorant, Irrational, Prevaricating, Self-Serving Bigot

On her Facebook page , someone who knows how to spell wrote on behalf of our English language-challenged chief exec that, "a federal court UPHELD my Executive Order and Arizona's law denying driver's licenses to illegal aliens who President Obama has allowed to remain in our country under his outrageous [Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals] ... (more)

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Related Topix: US Governors

3 hrs ago | Copper Basin News

New bill would give schools certain funds based on performance

As you may already know, we are now charging for unlimited access to our content.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Winkelman, AZ

8 hrs ago | Cato Institute

Hospital Lobby Fears They Might Not Get Medicaid Subsidies

Hospitals across the nation are threatening that unless state lawmakers implement the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act's - Obamacare - Medicaid expansion, the law's new taxes and spending cuts will lead to layoffs and closures.

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Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, US Governors, Rick Scott, Ohio, John Kasich, Opinion

Fri May 17, 2013

Post and Courier

Stopping the slaughter of guns

As hard as it is to believe, Arizona has a pro-gun bill, the likes of which hasn't even surfaced in South Carolina's gun-loving General Assembly.

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Related Topix: Arizona Government, Arizona, US Governors

ABC15.com

GOP split left by Senate Medicaid battle

An Arizona Senate battle over expanding Medicaid revealed a fractured Republican majority that is likely to be exposed next in the House of Representatives as it takes up Gov.

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Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, US News, Arizona, Arizona Government, US Governors, US Politics, Barack Obama

Common Dreams

Federal Court Says Arizona Violates Constitution by Denying Drivers Licenses to DREAMers

May 17 - A federal district court today said that the state of Arizona has no rational basis under the law to deny drivers' licenses to young immigrants authorized to live and work in the United States under the federal government's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, but it stopped short of granting a preliminary injunction against the ... (more)

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Related Topix: Immigration Reform, US Governors, ACLU, US News, Liberal Political News

USA Today

More immigrant felons freed than initially reported

Under pressure from lawmakers, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has disclosed new details about the criminal backgrounds of some of the approximately 2,200 immigration detainees let out of custody in February.

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Related Topix: Immigration Reform, US Politics, US News, US Senate, John McCain, Republican, Arizona, Arizona Government, Carl Levin, Democrat, US Governors

Copper Basin News

Governor honors Community Advisory Board with Statewide Volunteer Service Award

The Community Advisory Board for Pinal County was honored at the state capitol. Pictured from left are: Representative TJ Shope, member Carson McWilliams, Chair Debbie Martinez holding the Governor's Volunteer Service Award, Program Administrator Donna McBride, member Trudy Keenan, Deputy Director Denise Smith, member Linda Bakker, member Audrey ... (more)

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Related Topix: US Governors, Domestic Violence (Domestic Abuse), Law, Arizona

Thu May 16, 2013

ABC15.com

Brewer's order on immigrant IDs stands

A judge on Thursday refused to halt Gov. Jan Brewer's order that denies driver's licenses for young immigrants in Arizona who have gotten work permits and avoided deportation under an Obama administration policy.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Arizona, Immigration Reform

The Kingman Daily Miner

Lottery bill is no winner for Mohave County

Mohave County officials are crying foul after the Arizona Senate released a budget bill that would restore lottery funds to some but not all counties in the state.

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Related Topix: Mohave County, AZ, Lottery, US Governors, Colorado City, AZ

Investopedia

Is The Gold Pain Over?

The behavior of gold over the past decade might be compared to a moody co-worker. When he's happy, he's really happy.

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Related Topix: US Governors

Wed May 15, 2013

ABC15.com

AZ Senate moving budget bills quickly

The Arizona Senate began a final sprint to adjournment Wednesday as a committee debated 10 bills that provide $8.8 billion to fund education, health and welfare, and every other state function for the coming budget year.

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Related Topix: Immigration Reform, US Governors, US News

Tue May 14, 2013

Business Journal

Arizona small-business owners oppose Medicaid expansion

A new poll shows Arizona small business owners oppose a $1.6 billion expansion of the state's Medicaid system.

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Related Topix: Small Business, Healthcare Law, Arizona, Law, Arizona Government, Personal Finance, US Governors

Phoenix New Times

Feds Want Blood-Alcohol Level for DUIs to Drop From .08 to .05

The National Transportation Safety Board has decided that a blood-alcohol level of .08 is no longer the acceptable maximum for American drivers, and instead wants .05 to be the new threshold for DUIs.

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Related Topix: Arizona Government, Arizona, US Governors

Verde Independent

Lawmakers take hit on per diem allowance

But at least it's going to get a little less expensive for taxpayers to keep their lawmakers in session.

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Related Topix: Maricopa County, AZ, Healthcare Law, Law, Lake Havasu City, AZ, US Governors

USA Today

Controversial Ariz. laws rack up big legal fees

Arizona has led the nation in recent years with laws targeting illegal immigrants, abortions and school choice.

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Related Topix: Arizona, Arizona Government, Immigration Reform, US News, Illegal Immigration, US Supreme Court, US Governors, Janet Napolitano

KGUN

Gov. Brewer to attend 4th Medicaid Rally

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer is planning to attend a rally at the Capitol this week designed to pressure lawmakers into approving her plan to expand Medicaid.

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Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, US Governors, Medicaid, Health, Arizona, Arizona Government, Health Insurance

KOLD-TV Tucson

Pinal County nominating panel lacks lawyer members

A new state commission to make nominations to fill Pinal County court vacancies has a quorum but none of the attorney members it's supposed to have.

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Related Topix: US Governors

Mon May 13, 2013

Yuma Sun

Law to keep health benefits in place offers some security

The death of a local Department of Public Safety officer in recent days is a reminder of the importance of a piece of legislation signed into law by Arizona Gov.

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Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, US Governors, Yuma, AZ

Business Journal

Brewer getting more headaches from Arizona Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board

Arizona has scores of state boards and licensing agencies. Everything from boxing and barbers to liquor stores and physical therapists that are governed by a state board.

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Related Topix: Naturopathy, Medicine, Health, US Governors