Tobin: Senate's Medicaid plan is dead in House

PHOENIX - The Medicaid expansion plan approved by the Senate late Thursday is pretty much dead on arrival across the courtyard, House Speaker Andy Tobin said Friday.

AZ Senate votes to expand Medicaid

PHOENIX - In a historic move, a group of Republican senators united with Democrats Thursday to approve the plan by Gov. Jan Brewer to sharply expand Arizona's Medicaid program.

'Deferred action' qualifiers get no Arizona driver's licenses for now

PHOENIX - Thousands of Arizonans in the federal "deferred action" program won't be getting licenses to drive, at least not now.

Arizona senators add millions to budget plan; CPS, universities, gene researchers among beneficiaries

PHOENIX - State senators approved their version of a new $8.8 billion budget Thursday - but not before adding millions of dollars in spending to the original Republican 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.

Utility 'smart meters' raise health, expense concerns

PHOENIX - Elizabeth Kelley isn't claiming those smart meters reading your electric usage are going to kill you.

Senate panel OKs new rules for petitions

PHOENIX - A Senate panel voted Wednesday to throw additional hurdles in the path of Arizonans who want to write their own laws.

Hemophiliac joins in plea for Medicaid expansion

PHOENIX - With her plan to expand Medicaid backed up against a political brick wall, Gov. Jan Brewer is trying to ratchet up the pressure on Republican lawmakers.

Senate panel OKs $82M for schools, makes big cuts

PHOENIX - A Senate panel approved $82 million in court-ordered inflation aid for public schools, while at the same time eliminating hundreds of millions of dollars a year in future school funding.

Arizonans to vote next year on sovereignty issue vs. feds

PHOENIX - Amid a discussion of the Bible and the Promised Land, the state House voted Tuesday to let Arizonans vote next year on whether they want to be able to challenge the federal government.

State vote sought on Medicaid expansion

PHOENIX - House Speaker Andy Tobin unveiled his own new plan Tuesday to expand Medicaid, one that would give Arizona voters the final say, after calling the governor's proposal unacceptable and politically dead at the Legislature.

Majority in state now support letting gays marry, poll finds

PHOENIX - More than half of Arizonans polled in a new statewide survey said they now favor allowing gay couples to marry.

Senate GOP outlines coming year's budget

PHOENIX - Senate Republicans are proposing a nearly $8.8 billion spending plan for the coming year, a 1.6 percent hike over current levels.

Ruling: Out-of-state firm can be sued in AZ tax case

PHOENIX - Out-of-state professionals who give tax advice to Arizonans can end up having to defend themselves in courts here, the state Court of Appeals has ruled.

Arizona House leader unveils his Medicaid plan

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.

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.

Arizona poll shows support for gay marriage

PHOENIX — A new statewide survey suggests that if Arizonans were asked about it today, it’s more likely gay couples would be able to marry here.

Extended session will cost legislators

PHOENIX - They aren't close to going home.

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.

State senator asks impeachment move vs. Horne

PHOENIX - Citing Tom Horne's misdemeanor conviction on a traffic accident, state Sen. Steve Gallardo wants the House to look at impeaching the attorney general.

AZ cab, limo drivers face drug testing

PHOENIX - For the first time, drivers of taxi cabs and limousines in Arizona will soon be subject to random drug testing.

Pace of job growth slows in AZ

PHOENIX - Arizona's economic recovery is flattening out statewide, with job growth outside the Phoenix metro area for this year and next predicted to be anemic.

Horne pays fine to settle criminal misdemeanor charge that he left accident

PHOENIX - Attorney General Tom Horne paid a $300 fine Wednesday - $582 with surcharges - to settle a criminal misdemeanor charge he left the scene of an accident without leaving a note.

Voting rate of Hispanics doesn't make dent at polls

PHOENIX - Three years ago, in the wake of a new Arizona law aimed at those in the country illegally, tens of thousands converged on the Capitol with a message: Today we march, tomorrow we vote.

Marijuana research allowed at Arizona's universities

PHOENIX - Gov. Jan Brewer has cleared one hurdle for new research on the possible medical benefits of marijuana.

Brewer: No more concessions on tax-reform plan

PHOENIX - Gov. Jan Brewer said Tuesday she is opposed to making further significant compromises in her bid to revamp Arizona laws to pave the way for the state to start collecting taxes on Internet purchases.

Go Daddy to add 300 workers in Tempe expansion

Gov. Jan Brewer leaves a shoe print in wet clay as part of the groundbreaking for the new Go Daddy facility.

Go Daddy to add 300 workers in Tempe expansion

TEMPE - Web-hosting giant Go Daddy announced Tuesday that it will expand its operations in Arizona, adding at least 300 employees.

Judge: Law lets O'odham build casino by Glendale

PHOENIX - A federal judge on Tuesday rejected the latest efforts by the state to block the Tohono O'odham from building a casino on the edge of Glendale.

Judge sides with Tohono O'odham in casino fight

PHOENIX — A federal judge on Tuesday slapped down the latest efforts by the state to block the Tohono O'odham from building a casino on the edge of Glendale.

Gaming revenue declines a whit

PHOENIX - Tribal gaming revenues in Arizona slipped a bit last quarter over the same time a year earlier, the first time that's happened in more than two years.

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.

Tribal gaming revenue in Arizona down slightly

PHOENIX — Tribal gaming revenues in Arizona slipped a bit last quarter over the same time a year earlier, the first time that's happened in more than two years.

Brewer nixes gold, silver coin measure

PHOENIX - Gov. Jan Brewer refused Thursday to make Arizona the second state in the nation to declare privately minted gold and silver coins, bars and ingots to be legal tender in the state.

Judge throws out campaign charges vs. Horne

PHOENIX - A judge on Thursday threw out charges of campaign finance violations against Attorney General Tom Horne and a political ally.

Southeastern Arizona 'ready to burn' after dry winter, state forester warns

PHOENIX - High winds and low humidity are creating a danger for the upcoming fire season, especially for Southeastern Arizona, the state forester said Thursday.

Brewer to ax family-planning funds to win votes for Medicaid expansion

PHOENIX - Scrambling to find votes for her Medicaid expansion plan, Gov. Jan Brewer said Thursday she is now willing to approve legislation to stop Planned Parenthood from getting any of the funds.

Campaign charges against Horne tossed out by judge

PHOENIX — A judge this afternoon threw out the campaign finance charges against Attorney General Tom Horne and a political ally.

Horne contends that limits on contributions are illegal

PHOENIX - A bid by Attorney General Tom Horne to escape campaign finance charges could ultimately upend all state laws limiting how much candidates can take in contributions.

Arizona consumers more positive on economy

PHOENIX — It’s not a big breakthrough, but Arizona consumers are feeling more confident about the current state of the economy.

Gold, silver plan gets go-ahead in AZ Senate

PHOENIX - So if you think the lines at the grocery store move slowly now, imagine waiting behind someone who wants to pay with a few chunks of gold.

New Arizona law aims to stem theft of metals

New law aims to stem theft of metals

Poll: Arizonans back tighter gun checks

PHOENIX - The political damage to the state's junior senator because of his vote against background checks on firearms sold at gun shows depends on whom you ask - and when.

Brewer signs plethora of new Arizona laws on variety of subjects

PHOENIX - In other action Monday by Gov. Jan Brewer:

Bill signed preventing Tucson from destroying 'buyback' guns

PHOENIX - Gov. Jan Brewer signed legislation aimed specifically at halting Tucson's practice of allowing police to destroy guns that people voluntarily surrender through buyback programs.

Cities, Arizona attorney general strike deal on rights of partners

PHOENIX - Attorney General Tom Horne said Monday he won't challenge city ordinances, like the one passed in Bisbee, that detail the rights of those in civil unions.

'Trade secret' must be truly secret

PHOENIX - Companies that want to sue former workers who have stolen what they say are trade secrets need to prove that what was taken is truly a secret, the Arizona Court of Appeals has ruled.

More accessible, less-costly rural care anticipated under new Arizona telemedicine law

PHOENIX - A new state-ordered mandate on insurance companies could soon mean more accessible - and definitely more affordable - health care in rural areas of Arizona.

Arizona moving ahead with expanded school-voucher plan

PHOENIX - Thousands of students in poorly performing public schools could soon get what amounts to a voucher from the state to go elsewhere - or even get educated at home - in a move that could take hundreds of millions of dollars a year out of the public school system.

Disbarment not a worry, latest GOP gubernatorial hopeful says

PHOENIX - The newest Republican candidate for governor said Friday he does not believe his having been disbarred for misusing his former office is a political impediment to his election.