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Gov, Legislature Continue Budget Battle
Before the current legislative session started, many capitol observers thought it'd be smooth sailing, with the GOP in control of both the legislature and governor's office. The reality: not so much. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
( Jun 20, 2009 )

Gov Sues Legislature Over Budget
The State Supreme Court has decided to hear arguments in Governor Jan Brewer's lawsuit against the state legislature. She's asking the high court to force legislative leaders to send her the budget bills they passed earlier this month. She and Republican legislative leaders have not agreed on a new spending plan -two of the main sticking points are how much to cut government spending and whether or not to raise taxes. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
( Jun 17, 2009 )

State Budget Talks Continue at Capitol
There are fewer than three weeks left in the fiscal year, and there's still no agreement on a new state budget. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about how the negotiations are going, and what else is going on at the capitol.
( Jun 15, 2009 )

Gov, Lawmakers Disagree on Budget
The clock is ticking on lawmakers and the governor to approve a new state budget. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about what to look for in the last month of the fiscal year.
( Jun 1, 2009 )

Here and Now: Swine Flu Response
State interim health director Will Humble joined TGEN's David Engelthaler to discuss Arizona's response to the swine flu outbreak. The program featured Maricopa County Public Health Director Dr. Bob England talking about the decision to not close more schools. Brian Levin from Customs and Border Protection talked about what his agency is doing at the border. And George Basile and Tim Lant from ASU's Decision Theater discussed how technology helps improve planning for pandemics.
( May 7, 2009 )

Locking Up Teacher Salaries
As the legislature continues to look for ways to close a budget gap for the upcoming fiscal year, one lawmaker wants to take money for teachers' salaries off the table, and put it in a lockbox. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
( Apr 5, 2009 )

Budget, Tax Talk Continues at Capitol
State lawmakers continue work on the budget this week, but now they have some ideas from Gov. Jan Brewer to incorporate, as well. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about what they are, and how lawmakers are receiving them.
( Mar 9, 2009 )

Brewer Asks for Tax Hike as Part of Plan
Governor Jan Brewer is asking state lawmakers to either approve a temporary tax increase, or let voters do it, as part of her proposal to solve the state's financial problems. She outlined her 5 part plan to a joint legislative session Wednesday afternoon. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
( Mar 5, 2009 )

AAA: Watch Out for Freeway Cameras
AAA members who get the group's TripTik maps will also get a heads-up about Arizona's speed enforcement cameras on freeways. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
( Feb 21, 2009 )

Obama Plan Draws Praise, Criticism
Things will be back to normal today at Mesa's Dobson High School, after President Barack Obama delivered a speech there Wednesday outlining his proposals to deal with the country's housing foreclosure crisis. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports on what it was like at the school Wednesday, and what people thought about the speech.
( Feb 19, 2009 )

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