SEEKING QUESTIONS FOR AZ GOV. JAN BREWER

posted by Michael Chihak

Arizona Gov, Jan Brewer last spoke with Arizona Week for the Feb. 18 episode, discussing the just-passed economic development and jobs package.

At the time, the governor invited us to return in a couple of months to discuss the state budget and other matters. That return visit is tentatively scheduled for this week and may coincide with wrapup of the Legislature's regular session.

We will inquire about the state budget overall, which she signed two weeks ago at $500 million less than she proposed in January. We also will ask about K-12 education and universities funding, both cut by more than she proposed.

The Legislature passed and the governor signed a budget with $510 million in cuts to AHCCCS, the state-federal health care program for the poor, and it is up to the governor to decide where to make those cuts. We will ask her what her plans are.

We are looking for other questions to ask her. Please post your suggestions as comments on this blog.