Brewer holds enactments over Legislature’s head until it acts on key bills

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer speaks at a rally to show she has broad support for her proposal to expand Medicaid to about 300,000 more poor Arizonans at the Arizona Capitol, on Thursday, April 11, 2013. ? AP
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer speaks at a rally to show she has broad support for her proposal to expand Medicaid to about 300,000 more poor Arizonans at the Arizona Capitol, on Thursday, April 11, 2013. ? AP

By Mary Jo Pitzl |The Arizona Republic

Gov. Jan Brewer has told lawmakers she’s done signing bills until they get moving on Medicaid expansion and the state budget.

“The governor believes it’s time to buckle down and get working on Medicaid and the budget,” said her spokesman, Matthew Benson.

He noted the 120th day of the legislative session is next week, and four months is ample time for lawmakers to get their work done.

House Speaker Andy Tobin, R-Paulden, said he talked with the governor Tuesday and understands her desire to see action on the big issues of the session. “Message received,” he said.

The speaker said he is working to find an acceptable alternative to the plans the governor and Senate President Andy Biggs have put forth on Medicaid, and he can’t move any faster than he is now.

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