The Arizona Department of Public Safety has launched an investigation into lawmakers' safety after at least nine legislators received threatening emails over Gov. Jan Brewer's push to expand Medicaid.
Arizona's bitter debate over a signature part of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul has sparked an investigation into lawmakers' safety after at least nine legislators received a threatening email over Gov. Jan Brewer's push to expand Medicaid access.
GOP leaders want to revive a bill that would allow people to sue over infringements on religious freedom after it was vetoed by Republican Gov. Jan Brewer.
GOP leaders want to revive a bill that would allow people to sue over infringements on religious freedom after it was vetoed by Republican Gov. Jan Brewer.
A group supporting Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio is asking a judge to let its lawsuit seeking to end a recall effort against the sheriff move forward in court.
A group supporting Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio is asking a judge to let its lawsuit seeking to end a recall effort against the sheriff move forward in court.
A long-simmering feud between establishment Republicans and tea partyers broke into full view Thursday, with Sen. John McCain accusing younger colleagues of overplaying their hands and tempting Democrats to change rules.
A long-simmering feud between establishment Republicans and tea partyers broke into full view Thursday, with Sen. John McCain accusing younger colleagues of overplaying their hands and tempting Democrats to change Senate rules that protect the minority party.
A Republican member of the Arizona House says she received an obscene and threatening voicemail at her office because she supports Gov. Jan Brewer's push to expand Medicaid.
A Republican member of the Arizona House says she received an obscene and threatening voicemail at her office because she supports Gov. Jan Brewer's push to expand Medicaid.
Senate President Andy Biggs is ignoring Gov. Jan Brewer and sending her bills despite a moratorium on signings the governor put in place more than two weeks ago.
Republican Gov. Jan Brewer wasn't bluffing when she told lawmakers not to send her anymore bills until they made significant progress on a state budget and her proposal to expand Medicaid.
The Mohave County Board of Supervisors is making it a crime for a county employee to knowingly lie to the board about an agenda item during an official meeting of the board.
The Mohave County Board of Supervisors is making it a crime for a county employee to knowingly lie to the board about an agenda item during an official meeting of the board.
An atheist lawmaker's decision to give the daily prayer at the Arizona House of Representatives triggered a do-over from Christian lawmaker who said the previous day's prayer didn't pass muster.
An atheist lawmaker's decision to give the daily prayer at the Arizona House of Representatives triggered a do-over from Christian lawmaker who said the previous day's prayer didn't pass muster.
PHOENIX -
The effects of the sequester are being felt in Arizona. Over the weekend, Immigration and Customs Enforcement released hundreds of illegal immigrants who were being held in detention centers.
We talked to Governor Brewer Tuesday about the release of those immigrants and the effect the sequester could have on our state.
"We are all very very concerned, I know that the cuts are real and they're going to have a real impact, however I feel we need to address the spending problem we have in DC," said Brewer via phone from Washington DC.
She's been in the nation's capital since Thursday meeting with President Obama and members of Arizona's congressional delegation.
According to Governor Brewer, the state stands to lose $140 million if the sequester goes through, but the impact could be much broader.
Arizona's aerospace and defense industry may be forced to shed jobs.
"Arizona is the 5th in the pipeline for jobs created through the military and of course we're the home of Raytheon and other contractors," said Brewer.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is already releasing detainees from immigration centers around the country including right here in Arizona.
ICE says the detainees are being supervised and that it was a priority to keep criminal offenders in custody.
"It's somewhat shocking, this is probably another scare tactic if you will," Brewer said. "They can't afford to keep them and so we're going to release them now and put them into the community and it's everybody's fault but theirs."
Brewer said she also spoke with Arizona Senators Jeff Flake and John McCain about immigration reform -- and urged them to make sure securing the border is the top priority.
Statement by Governor Jan Brewer
I'm appalled to learn the U.S. Department
of Homeland Security has begun to release hundreds of illegal aliens
from custody, the first of potentially thousands to soon be freed under
the guise of federal budget cuts. This is pure political posturing and
the height of absurdity given that the releases are being granted before
the federal 'sequestration' cuts have even gone into effect.
This
represents a return to exactly the kind of catch-and-release procedures
that have long made a mockery of our country's immigration system. The
news is especially concerning when coupled with DHS' acknowledgment
today that it may not be able to maintain operation of 34,000
immigration jail beds, as mandated by Congress.
Everyone knows
the federal government must get a handle on spending, and it is well
past time that the President begin working with Congress to find real
budget solutions. But we cannot let public safety and the rule of law be
collateral damage of the President's failed leadership to pass a
budget.
Statement by Senator Jeff Flake
With more than $1 trillion in budget deficits, there are many opportunities to rein in federal spending. Releasing hundreds of detainees who have violated the law is most certainly not one of them. This was a deeply misguided move by DHS.
Statement by Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu
Clearly, serious criminals are being
released to the streets of our local communities by this mass budget
pardon. These are illegals that even President Obama wants to deport.
This is insane that public safety is sacrificed when it should be the
budget priority that's safeguarded.
ICE agents were paid overtime
Saturday and Sunday to release over 500 detainees in Pinal County
alone. These criminal illegals were scheduled for deportation, yet now
they receive a pardon and once again become the problem of local law
enforcement and a burden to the state of Arizona. The President predicts
a doomsday scenario and his plans are already being implemented.
President Obama would never release 500 criminal illegals to the streets
of his home town, yet he has no problem with releasing them in Arizona.
The safety of the public is threatened and the rule of law discarded as
a political tactic in this Sequester Battle.
Sunday, May 26 2013 12:01 AM EDT2013-05-26 04:01:47 GMT
Suffolk County police arrested a man who was driving drunk with his daughter in the car after he caused a three-car crash on Long Island Friday afternoon.
Suffolk County police arrested a man who was driving drunk with his daughter in the car after he caused a three-car crash on Long Island Friday afternoon.
Sunday, May 26 2013 12:00 AM EDT2013-05-26 04:00:59 GMT
While some business may be have been dismal at the beaches, a lot of people who needed to venture out and keep busy Saturday found things to do – and stay dry.
While some business may be have been dismal at the beaches, a lot of people who needed to venture out and keep busy Saturday found things to do – and stay dry.
Saturday, May 25 2013 10:52 PM EDT2013-05-26 02:52:40 GMT
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel congratulated the cadets at West Point's commencement ceremony Saturday, but warned them they have a tough road ahead. He praised how far the military has come
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel congratulated the cadets at West Point's commencement ceremony Saturday, but warned them they have a tough road ahead. He praised how far the military has come
Saturday, May 25 2013 10:27 PM EDT2013-05-26 02:27:43 GMT
New Yorkers that have visited City Island in the summer know it gets really busy, especially on Memorial Day weekend. Saturday, it was pretty much a ghost town thanks to the cold, rainy weather.
New Yorkers that have visited City Island in the summer know it gets really busy, especially on Memorial Day weekend. Saturday, it was pretty much a ghost town thanks to the cold, rainy weather.
Saturday, May 25 2013 9:26 PM EDT2013-05-26 01:26:30 GMT
New Yorkers know that finding street parking is not easy. Drivers can circle for a minute or even an hour – and even then you still may not find that parking spot.
New Yorkers know that finding street parking is not easy. Drivers can circle for a minute or even an hour – and even then you still may not find that parking spot.
Saturday, May 25 2013 8:49 PM EDT2013-05-26 00:49:32 GMT
AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in New Jersey on Friday was $3.42, up 3 cents from last week. But that's still lower than the price from a year ago
AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in New Jersey on Friday was $3.42, up 3 cents from last week. But that's still lower than the price from a year ago
Saturday, May 25 2013 8:47 PM EDT2013-05-26 00:47:11 GMT
Internal Affairs officers on Saturday were looking into allegations made by actress Amanda Bynes that NYPD officers sexually assaulted her when she was charged with heaving a marijuana bong out the window
Internal Affairs officers on Saturday were looking into allegations made by actress Amanda Bynes that NYPD officers sexually assaulted her when she was charged with heaving a marijuana bong out the window
Saturday, May 25 2013 6:52 PM EDT2013-05-25 22:52:40 GMT
It once was an accepted tactic as old as policing itself and, according to the NYPD, a key to the city's dramatic drop in crime: patrol officers stopping young men on the street to see if they're up to no good.
It once was an accepted tactic as old as policing itself and, according to the NYPD, a key to the city's dramatic drop in crime: patrol officers stopping young men on the street to see if they're up to no good.
Saturday, May 25 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-25 22:36:58 GMT
Members of the American Legion Post 1 honored their own this Memorial Day. The veterans association decorated the graves of veterans at the Cemetery of the Madonna in Leonia Saturday morning.
Members of the American Legion Post 1 honored their own this Memorial Day. The veterans association decorated the graves of veterans at the Cemetery of the Madonna in Leonia Saturday morning.
Saturday, May 25 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-05-25 22:25:11 GMT
Authorities are investigating the death of a 4-week old baby in the Bronx Saturday morning. Police say they were contacted by officials from North Central Bronx Hospital around 9:50 a.m.
Authorities are investigating the death of a 4-week old baby in the Bronx Saturday morning. Police say they were contacted by officials from North Central Bronx Hospital around 9:50 a.m.
