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.

House Speaker Tobin: Let Arizona voters decide on Medicaid expansion

PHOENIX — Calling the governor's proposal unacceptable and politically unsalable at the Legislature, House Speaker Andy Tobin unveiled a new plan today to expand Medicaid — and give Arizona voters the final say.

Brewer vetoes bill requiring medical pricing disclosure

PHOENIX — Saying there are technical problems with the proposal, Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed legislation Friday which would have allowed individuals to shop around for the best price on health care needs.

Fitz Blog: Pope's hopes

Massive crowds gathered in St. Peters Square to listen to Pope Benedict XVI list the 10 finalists from among the retirement communities vying for his consideration:

Fitz Blog: Oscars

We attended the Oscars at the Fox. It was so much fun even though my favorite local contender didn’t make it into the race. I thought Alan Kath’s performance as Hitchcock was awesome and definitely deserved Best Actor.

Tim Steller: Let's hear from all on border security

You shouldn't have to wear a cowboy hat to be heard on border security.

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 sued over driver’s license policy for immigrants

PHOENIX — Immigrant rights advocates filed a lawsuit Thursday that seeks to overturn Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer’s order denying driver’s licenses for young immigrants who have gotten work permits and avoided deportation under a new Obama administration policy.

Brewer makes appointment in review of Arizona Guard

PHOENIX — Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has picked an Oklahoma National Guard general to review allegations of misconduct, lax discipline and a corrupt climate in the Arizona National Guard.

New Arizona commerce director named

PHOENIX — The Arizona Commerce Authority named Sandra Watson, its current interim director, to permanently head the agency.

Brewer names judge to state’s high court

PHOENIX — Gov. Jan Brewer appointed her third justice today to the five-member Arizona Supreme Court.

Brewer: Letter supports denial of public benefits

PHOENIX — Gov. Jan Brewer says she’s found support for her executive order that denies public benefits for people who qualify for the deferred deportation policy.

Brewer defends order on illegal immigrants

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer said Tuesday the federal government and parents of young illegal immigrants are at fault, as she defended her order denying driver’s licenses and other public benefits to those who get work authorizations under a new Obama administration policy.

Nine people vying for spot on Arizona Supreme Court

It appears as though nine people have a shot at the vacancy left on the Arizona Supreme Court by Justice Andrew Hurwitz's appointment to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Brewer opposes proposed Arizona sales tax increase

PHOENIX — Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer says she opposes a proposed state sales tax increase.

Az gov thrilled by Berlin Wall visit on trade mission

PHOENIX — Gov. Jan Brewer says she's confident an Arizona delegation's visits to Germany and France will pay economic dividends but that a personal highlight of the trip was signing a remnant of the Berlin Wall.

DC activists to visit abortion bill's Arizona sponsor

WASHINGTON — Advocates for District of Columbia voting rights in Congress will be visiting an Arizona congressman who wants to ban abortion in the nation’s capital after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

Arizona lawmakers to consider proposed budget

PHOENIX— Arizona legislators are scheduled Tuesday to consider a budget compromise that’s the result of months of negotiations between Republican Gov. Jan Brewer and Republican legislative leaders.