Andy Biggs
Brewer ready to block other bills to keep up pressure over Medicaid
PHOENIX - Saying the Senate vote to expand Medicaid is not enough, Gov. Jan Brewer won't rescind her vow to veto other legislation until lawmakers make more progress on her plan.
Arizona lawmakers approve plan to expand Medicaid
PHOENIX — In an historic move, a group of Republican senators united with Democrats this afternoon to approve the plan by Gov. Jan Brewer to sharply expand the state's Medicaid program.
Brewer: No budget, no bill signings
PHOENIX - Saying she's run out of patience, Gov. Jan Brewer will veto any bills sent to her until she sees movement on a new state budget and her pet Medicaid expansion project.
Brewer vows Senate leader won't derail Medicaid plan
PHOENIX - Facing a recalcitrant Senate president, Gov. Jan Brewer said Monday she is instead working with individual lawmakers - and around Andy Biggs - in her bid to expand the state's Medicaid program.
AHCCCS might drop coverage for childless adults
PHOENIX - Thousands of Arizonans receiving health care through Medicaid could be thrown out of that program under one alternative offered by opponents of the governor's plan to expand coverage.
Legislature ponies up $500K for map panel
Senate President Andy Biggs says the $500,000 will let commission lawyers be ready for a trial set to begin in March.
Legislature ponies up $500K for map panel
PHOENIX - State lawmakers grudgingly approved $500,000 Thursday to keep the Independent Redistricting Commission in business - and help it fight the Legislature.
Fitz Blog: Brewer states "State of the State"
In her fifth State of the State speech, Gov. Jan Brewer proposed expanding Arizona's Medicaid program, funding 200 more caseworkers for Child Protective Services and spending more money on public education.
Brewer to seek more school funds
PHOENIX - Gov. Jan Brewer on Friday promised to seek more funding for public schools in next year's budget.
Tucson Councilman Kozachik dumps Republican party
The Tucson city council has lost its lone Republican member.
Rio Nuevo negotiations extended
What's an additional three weeks of negotiating after nearly two years of bickering?
Initiative group sues over analysis
PHOENIX - Backers of an extension of the state's sales-tax surcharge filed a new lawsuit Wednesday, this one over how their measure is being described to voters.
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