State Capitol News

By Howard Fischer

Phoenix, AZ – A new study today suggests that Arizona is in danger of following
California into its financial hole.

By Howard Fischer

Phoenix, AZ – The state's top health official wants businesses to let workers
stay home -- and pay them if necessary -- if they're sick with
the flu. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer explains.

Will Humble said the ideal situation would be for workers to use
their sick or vacation time. The problem comes when they don't
have any of that to use. He said where possible employers should
encourage telecommuting. Humble said that's what his agency does.

By Howard Fischer

Flagstaff, AZ – Jan Brewer took a verbal slap today at gubernatorial wanna-be
Terry Goddard.

On Friday, Goddard claimed he was better qualified than the
incumbent to be the state's chief executive, saying Brewer lacked
leadership. He said the state is headed in the wrong direction
which is why he took the first steps toward becoming the
Democratic nominee. Brewer said Goddard, who is the state's
attorney general, doesn't know what he's talking about.

By Howard Fischer

Flagstaff, AZ – Governor Jan Brewer has come up with a theme she hopes will get
her elected next year to a full term in office.

In formally launching her campaign Thursday night, Brewer talked
about the budget deficit she inherited in January from her
predecessor, Janet Napolitano, who quit to take a job in the
Obama administration. Brewer said she was the one who had to come
up with plans to slash state spending.

By Howard Fischer

Flagstaff, AZ – Attorney General Terry Goddard took the first steps Friday toward
making a third bid to become governor. Arizona Public Radio's
Howard Fischer talked with him about the move.

By Howard Fischer

Phoenix, AZ – Governor Jan Brewer is expected to make it official today that
she wants a full term of her own as the state's chief executive.
Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports.

By Howard Fischer

Phoenix, AZ – State lawmakers will meet later this month to cut state aid to
education -- but not to give voters a chance to hike their own
taxes to help balance the budget.

By Howard Fischer

Phoenix, AZ – The ability of prosecutors in this state to go after companies
that hire undocumented workers could depend on the views of the
Obama administration. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer
explains.

By Howard Fischer

Phoenix, AZ – A new ruling today by the state Supreme Court expands what
individuals can demand in public records. Arizona Public Radio's
Howard Fischer explains.

By Howard Fischer

Phoenix, AZ – The state's top health official is concerned about a new survey
which shows a majority of residents do not intend to be
innoculated for the swine flu. Arizona Public Radio's Howard
Fischer explains.