Fred DuVal throws hat in the governor's race

The election for Arizona’s next governor is a year and a half away. But the campaign has already started.

Al Melvin plans to form exploratory committee, may run for governor

Arizona Senator Al Melvin said he is seriously considering a run for governor.

New Mexico governor signs legislation to save spaceport

New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez has signed legislation aimed at saving the state's $1.5 billion spaceport.

Brewer outlines priorities for new legislative session

Governor Jan Brewer wants to expand medicaid, protect Arizona children, and make it easier for businesses to pay their taxes. The Governor outlined those and other priorities in her 2013 State of the State Address.

New Mexico's governor wants Mexican Gray Wolves relocated

New Mexico’s governor wants federal officials to move a pack of endangered wolves suspected of killing cattle in the southwestern part of her state. 

Cato Institute gives Brewer a "D" on fiscal policy

A libertarian think tank that grades governors around the country on fiscal policy has given Arizona’s Jan Brewer low marks. The Cato Institute advocates small government, low taxes, and free markets.

Gov. Brewer given three options for AZ Supreme Court appointment

A state commission has given Governor Jan Brewer three options for her next Arizona Supreme Court appointment.

County attorneys challenge Brewer over medical marijuana law

All but two of Arizona's county attorneys have signed a letter to Governor Jan Brewer asking her to stop the licensing of medical marijuana patients and dispensaries. They say it's too dangerous for the state to run a program that violates federal law. 

Employees of the state of Arizona: Will you give up merit protection?

As part of Governor Brewer's push for personnel reform, employees of the state of Arizona covered by merit protection are eligible for a one-time "retention stipend" if they give up their covered status. If you're a state worker, we'd like to hear whether you plan to take this offer. Is the extra money worth giving up merit protection? 

Lawyers challenge Arizona's sweep of mortgage settlement money

Arizona’s attorney general will likely face legal action over part of the state’s recently approved budget. 

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