As you can see in the press release that was issued yesterday, I am getting quite upset with Governor Jan Brewer's refusal to negotiate. Her court case was a complete and utter waste of time, but more importantly, taxpayer's money. To find out more about the proposed budgets on each side, please visit Stronger Arizona.
STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – The state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday against Gov. Jan Brewer, who asked a third branch of government to step in and solve her budget spat with Republican lawmakers.
But the court case in the first place was a waste of taxpayer time and money for Arizonans who just want a better economy, jobs and education, House Democrats said.
“Arizonans aren’t better off today after a week-long court quarrel between a Republican governor and Republican lawmakers,” said House Democratic Leader David Lujan. “This was just a waste of time for the whole state.”
Brewer had six months to solve the budget crisis, but she sat on her hands in the executive tower, waiting until the last minute, and then she chose the hard way, Lujan said.
Now, for Brewer, three options remain, said Assistant House Democratic Leader Kyrsten Sinema.
“Gov. Brewer can give in to the Republican legislators and help them pass a bad budget, shut down state government, or do the right thing and work with Democrats on a responsible budget solution that protects education funding and spares families a big tax increase,” Sinema said.
But the clock is ticking; Brewer and Republicans’ court tiff has left Arizona with only one week to solve the biggest fiscal crisis in state history.
“This kind of behavior is shameful and does nothing for Arizonans who want a better economy, jobs and education,” said House Democratic Whip Chad Campbell. “Now, one week remains to solve the largest budget crisis Arizona has ever seen and taxpayers only have a lack of leadership to show for it.”
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