Statement from Governor Jan Brewer's office. “On this Labor Day, we celebrate the American worker. We celebrate the bus drivers and teachers, the office workers and homebuilders. Whether walking a beat or picking crops in a field, these are the people who make our communities run. “It is no secret that times are tough. Too many people are unemployed. Many who still have jobs feel uneasy, or are working harder for less money than just a few years ago. But I remain … [Read more...] about Celebrating the American Worker and Labor Day
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Supreme Court Sides with AZ’s Plans to Cut Medicaid
State Prevails on Proposition 204 Litigation. Governor's Statement. “I applaud the Superior Court today for its ruling regarding the State of Arizona’s Medicaid Reform Plan. This ruling ensures that elected officials maintain their authority to make difficult financial decisions on behalf of the State of Arizona. “I don’t take lightly the Medicaid reforms we’ve implemented. The human impacts are real. But I and members of the Legislature were elected to make difficult … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Sides with AZ’s Plans to Cut Medicaid
Lawmakers Praising Gabrielle Giffords Return to D.C.
Representative Gabrielle Giffords made a surprise visit to the U.S. House of Representatives today, her first time in the capitol since she was shot earlier this year in Tucson. She came to cast her vote in favor of the debt-ceiling compromise. Representative Giffords, who was able to walk on her own accord, received a standing ovation from her peers. Statement by Governor Jan Brewer Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords "Whatever your politics, it was a thrill Monday to see … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Praising Gabrielle Giffords Return to D.C.
Paul Kulpinski Running for Mayor
Longtime businessman Paul Kulpinski has filed paperwork for 2012 Mayoral Election. Organizers filed an Arizona Political Committee Statement of Organization at Flagstaff’s City Hall with the name Paul Kulpinski for Mayor. With this filing, Kulpinski becomes the first candidate for Mayor in the 2012 election. Kulpinski has lived in Flagstaff for 21 years and currently serves the community as an elected member of the Flagstaff Unified School District Governing Board. He was elected to the … [Read more...] about Paul Kulpinski Running for Mayor
McCain Statement on Libya
U.S. Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Joe Lieberman (I-CT) today released the following statement regarding U.S. policy on Libya: “President Obama last week stated unequivocally that Colonel Qaddafi must go. He reiterated that position again today. We agree. Yesterday, however, the Director of National Intelligence testified that Colonel Qaddafi is likely to prevail over the opposition and remain in power, in the absence of support for the opposition from the outside world. “We … [Read more...] about McCain Statement on Libya
