Monthly Archives: January 2014

Bank economists expect ‘breakout year’ of growth

Arizona Republic 01/17/2014, Page B06
By Russ Wiles
A panel of 13 bank economists predict 2014 will be a “breakout year” with slightly higher growth as private-sector demand accelerates and Washington’s fiscal drag eases.
The American Bankers Association committee forecasts the nation’s gross … Continue reading →

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New agency to get Cabinet-level status; reaction is mixed

Arizona Republic – 01/14/2014 – By Mary Jo Pitzl
Gov. Jan Brewer punctuated her State of the State address Monday by announcing that she had abolished the problem-plagued Child Protective Services, rebranded it and would push for it to become a … Continue reading →

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Now, its up to the legislature

The Arizona Republic – 01/14/14 – Editorial
Gov. Jan Brewer’s State of the State announcement that she abolished Child Protective Services was a flashback to last year, when she went off script to call for Medicaid expansion.
This year’s surprise could result … Continue reading →

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Brewer steps up for kids across Arizona

Arizona Republic – 01/14/2014 – By Laurie Roberts
Cue the hallelujah chorus and break out the hosannas. Gov. Jan Brewer hopped up there on a wrecking ball on Monday and did what so badly needed to be done for vulnerable children … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: January 2014

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