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From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Tuesday, June 16th 2009 at 11:06

MONEY, COURTS AND FIRE

This week is shaping up to be even more interesting when it comes to state budget matters and wildfires. Okay, the two aren't really related, but that's what's in the news this week.

First of all, the budget stalemate at the Arizona State Capitol may be headed to court, as Republicans (at this writing) have refused to turn over their budget to fellow GOP Governor Jan Brewer, over fears she'd veto it. She already has said that is likely.

The Arizona Supreme Court likely will decide what's next in the process. If a signed budget isn't in place by the end of this month, state government could shut down July 1st and that could could create all kinds of problems.

Christopher Conover talks to Senate President Bob Burns about the controversy, in the latest online edition of Political Conversations.

On the topic of wildfires...The one in Southern Arizona's Baboquivari Peak Wilderness Area has grown to more than 14, 500 acres, or 22 square miles. The Elk Horn Fire is 18 percent contained.

I'm sure we'll be talking about both those topics and more for the rest of the week. Stay tuned!

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