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'''Janice Kay Brewer''' (born September 26, 1944) is the [[List of Governors of Arizona|22nd and current Governor]] of the [[United States|U.S.]] state of [[Arizona]] and is a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]. Jan Brewer automatically became governor of Arizona as part of the [[line of succession]] as determined by the Arizona constitution, replacing former governor [[Janet Napolitano]]. |
'''Janice Kay Brewer''' (born September 26, 1944) is the [[List of Governors of Arizona|22nd and current Governor]] of the [[United States|U.S.]] state of [[Arizona]] and is a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]. Jan Brewer automatically became governor of Arizona as part of the [[line of succession]] as determined by the Arizona constitution, replacing former governor [[Janet Napolitano]]. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Brewer was born '''Janice Kay Drinkwine''' in [[Hollywood, California]], to Perry and Edna Drinkwine. She is a direct descendant of Sarah Jane Marble who immigrated to the United States the same year the Statue of Liberty was constructed. <ref>http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/04/27/2010-04-27_descendant_of_immigrants_wants_to_slam_golden_door.html</ref> Her father died of [[lung disease]] when she was eleven years old. She married John Brewer and worked in [[Glendale, California]] before moving to his hometown of [[Phoenix, Arizona]] in 1970. They later moved to [[Glendale, Arizona]], where he became a successful [[chiropractor]] and found success in [[real estate]] as well. |
Brewer was born '''Janice Kay Drinkwine''' in [[Hollywood, California]], to Perry and Edna Drinkwine. She is a direct descendant of Sarah Jane Marble who immigrated to the United States the same year the Statue of Liberty was constructed. <ref>http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/04/27/2010-04-27_descendant_of_immigrants_wants_to_slam_golden_door.html</ref> Her father died of [[lung disease]] when she was eleven years old. She married John Brewer and worked in [[Glendale, California]] before moving to his hometown of [[Phoenix, Arizona]] in 1970. They later moved to [[Glendale, Arizona]], where he became a successful [[chiropractor]]and naturopathic physican and found success in [[real estate]] as well. For many years, "Dr." John Brewer, husband of the new Republican governor of Arizona, Jan Brewer, practiced general medicine in Arizona as a naturopathic physician. In addition to his medical practice, in which he prescribed medications and performed "complete" physicals including gyn and prostate exams on unsuspecting patients and employees. He also served as the Executive Director of the Arizona Naturopathic Board for which he received $50,000 annually. In June of 2000 the Arizona Attorney General's Office audited the Arizona naturopathic board and found numerous irregularities, and illegalities including the illegal prescription of drugs. See: http://www.azauditor.gov/Reports/State_Agencies/Agencies/Naturopathic |
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In 2001 it was determined that "Dr." Brewer and a number of other chiropractors in Arizona had forged their naturopathic diplomas. (See Fehr-Snyder K. Naturopathic board director on leave. Arizona Republic, May 11, 2001. Naturopathic Board votes to vote to fire chief: Allegations tied to credentials, paper shredding. Arizona Republic, May 12, 2001.) |
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She gave birth to three sons, one of whom died of [[cancer]] in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/azcentral/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=86228567 |title=John Samuel Brewer Obituary: View John Brewer's Obituary by The Arizona Republic |publisher=Legacy.com |date= |accessdate=2010-04-27}}</ref> Brewer attended [[Glendale Community College (Arizona)|Glendale Community College]] in [[Glendale, Arizona]].<ref name="gccaz1"/> |
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Revision as of 16:05, 13 May 2010
Jan Brewer | |
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| 22nd Governor of Arizona | |
| Assumed office January 21, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Janet Napolitano |
| Secretary of State of Arizona | |
| In office 2003–2009 | |
| Governor | Janet Napolitano |
| Preceded by | Betsey Bayless |
| Succeeded by | Ken Bennett |
| Chairperson of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors | |
| In office 1996–2002 | |
| Succeeded by | Max Wilson[1] |
| Member of the Arizona Senate from the 19th district[2] | |
| In office 1987–1996 | |
| Preceded by | William Davis[3] |
| Succeeded by | Scott Bundgaard |
| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 19th district[4] | |
| In office 1983–1987 | |
| Preceded by | Jane Dee Hull[5] |
| Succeeded by | Don Kenney[6] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 26, 1944 Hollywood, California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | John Brewer |
| Residence | Glendale, Arizona |
| Alma mater | Glendale Community College[7] |
Janice Kay Brewer (born September 26, 1944) is the 22nd and current Governor of the U.S. state of Arizona and is a Republican. Jan Brewer automatically became governor of Arizona as part of the line of succession as determined by the Arizona constitution, replacing former governor Janet Napolitano.
Early life
Brewer was born Janice Kay Drinkwine in Hollywood, California, to Perry and Edna Drinkwine. She is a direct descendant of Sarah Jane Marble who immigrated to the United States the same year the Statue of Liberty was constructed. [8] Her father died of lung disease when she was eleven years old. She married John Brewer and worked in Glendale, California before moving to his hometown of Phoenix, Arizona in 1970. They later moved to Glendale, Arizona, where he became a successful chiropractorand naturopathic physican and found success in real estate as well. For many years, "Dr." John Brewer, husband of the new Republican governor of Arizona, Jan Brewer, practiced general medicine in Arizona as a naturopathic physician. In addition to his medical practice, in which he prescribed medications and performed "complete" physicals including gyn and prostate exams on unsuspecting patients and employees. He also served as the Executive Director of the Arizona Naturopathic Board for which he received $50,000 annually. In June of 2000 the Arizona Attorney General's Office audited the Arizona naturopathic board and found numerous irregularities, and illegalities including the illegal prescription of drugs. See: http://www.azauditor.gov/Reports/State_Agencies/Agencies/Naturopathic
> Physicians, Board of Medical
> Examiners/Performance/00-9/00-9.pdf
In 2001 it was determined that "Dr." Brewer and a number of other chiropractors in Arizona had forged their naturopathic diplomas. (See Fehr-Snyder K. Naturopathic board director on leave. Arizona Republic, May 11, 2001. Naturopathic Board votes to vote to fire chief: Allegations tied to credentials, paper shredding. Arizona Republic, May 12, 2001.)
She gave birth to three sons, one of whom died of cancer in 2007.[9] Brewer attended Glendale Community College in Glendale, Arizona.[7]
Early political career
Brewer served as a Republican in the Arizona House of Representatives from 1983 to 1986. She was then a state senator from 1987 to 1996. She represented the city of Glendale and parts of Maricopa County. During her last three years as a State Senator, she held the senior leadership position of majority whip.
In 1996, Brewer ran for chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors defeating incumbent Ed King and served six years. She inherited a debt of $165 million, and by the end of Brewer’s tenure in 2002, she left Maricopa County in one of the strongest financial positions of any county in the nation. The Governing Magazine proclaimed the County as “one of the two best managed large counties in the nation.”[10] She was elected Secretary of State of Arizona in 2002 and served until 2009.
She was also a delegate to the 2004 Republican National Convention.[11]
Governorship
Brewer, as Arizona Secretary of State, was the first in line to succeed Democratic Governor Janet Napolitano when Napolitano resigned to become United States Secretary of Homeland Security on January 21, 2009. Brewer is Arizona's fourth female governor and its third consecutive female governor.
Brewer is running for re-election for a full term in the 2010 gubernatorial election. If she does win a full term, she will have to leave office in 2015; the Arizona Constitution limits members of the executive branch to two consecutive terms, with partial terms counting toward the term limit.[12]
Political Views
Immigration and Border Security
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Governor Brewer signed Arizona SB1070 into law, making it "a state crime for illegal immigrants to not have an alien registration document", and requiring police "to question people about their immigration status if there is reason, other than race, ethnicity or national origin, to suspect they are illegal immigrants" after they have been stopped, detained or arrested for another crime or suspicion of another crime. It also makes it illegal for people to hire illegal immigrants for day labor or to knowingly transport them. In addition, it provides provisions to allow citizens to file lawsuits against government agencies that hinder enforcement of immigration laws.[13] The bill passed was signed into law on April 23, 2010. A follow-on bill, said to address certain "racial profiling" issues with the original bill, was passed by the Arizona legislature just before ending their 2010 session, and was signed by Governor Brewer on April 30, 2010.[14]
Gun Rights
Jan Brewer also signed legislation that entitled persons in Arizona to carry unloaded guns, unless the business has specifically stated that guns are not to be permitted.[15] The new law has proved to be controversial in the state with passionate views and opinions on both sides of the debate.[16]
Gay Rights Issues
Jan Brewer signed a bill repealing legislation put into place by the former governor Janet Napolitano,[17] which had granted domestic partners of state employees the ability to be considered as "dependents," similar to the way married spouses are handled.[18]
Healthcare
Discontinuation of S-CHIP and clawback of AHCCCS
In the face of a mounting budget crisis in Arizona, Brewer signed the 2011 legislative budget which eliminates the Arizona variant of the State Children's Health Insurance Program program, known as KidsCare, that provides health insurance to uninsured children[19] whose families' income exceeds the Medicaid cutoff.[20] According to the FY 2011 budget, enrollment caps will also be put into place for AHCCCS, thereby limiting access to the program. Brewer, at a press conference, said the state had no choice but to eliminate the free health care programs saying, “We do not have the money . . . We are broke.’’[21]
Reaction to Federal Health Care Bill Mandates
In response to passage of Healthcare reform by the US Congress, Brewer called upon a special state legislative session to join in the class-action lawsuit by 21 state Attorneys General to challenge the constitutionality of the federal individual mandate to purchase health insurance.[22][23][24][25]
References
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- ^ "Max Wilson - Supervisor, Dist. 4 - Maricopa County". Maricopa.gov. 2002-02-14. Retrieved 2010-04-27.
- ^ http://www.azsos.gov/election/1994/General/Canvass1994GE.pdf
- ^ http://www.azsos.gov/election/1984/General/Canvass1984GE.pdf
- ^ http://www.azsos.gov/election/1982/General/Canvass1982GE.pdf
- ^ http://www.azsos.gov/election/1980/General/Canvass1980GE.pdf
- ^ http://www.azsos.gov/election/1988/General/Canvass1988GE.pdf
- ^ a b "GCC AZ: News Service: News Service". Gccaz.edu. Retrieved 2010-04-27.
- ^ http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/04/27/2010-04-27_descendant_of_immigrants_wants_to_slam_golden_door.html
- ^ "John Samuel Brewer Obituary: View John Brewer's Obituary by The Arizona Republic". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2010-04-27.
- ^ "About Governor Jan Brewer". Azgovernor.gov. 2009-01-21. Retrieved 2010-04-27.
- ^ Lawrence Kestenbaum. "Index to Politicians: Brentano to Brewington". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2010-04-27.
- ^ "Article 5, Section 1". Arizona Constitution.
- ^ POSTED: 8:15 pm MST April 16, 2010 (2010-04-16). "Ariz. Lawmakers Pass Controversial Illegal Immigration Bill - Politics News Story - KPHO Phoenix". Kpho.com. Retrieved 2010-04-27.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Revision to Arizona Law Sets Conditions for Questions by the Police". New York Times. Associated Press. April 30, 2010.
- ^ Benson, Matthew (2009-07-14). "Governor signs bills on guns, abortion". Azcentral.com. Retrieved 2010-04-27.
- ^ "Arizona moves to allow concealed guns in bars". Azcentral.com. 2009-06-28. Retrieved 2010-04-27.
- ^ http://cronkitenews.jmc.asu.edu/?p=2478
- ^ http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/309409.php
- ^ Sack, Kevin (2010-04-23). "Arizona Drops Children's Health Program". NYTimes.com. Retrieved 2010-04-27.
- ^ Beard, Alia (2010-03-20). "Needy Arizona children to lose health care, medicine coverage". Azcentral.com. Retrieved 2010-04-27.
- ^ "Douglas, Arizona : News : Budget cuts 310,000 enrolled in AHCCCS". Douglas Dispatch. 2010-03-24. Retrieved 2010-04-27.
- ^ http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=12363563
- ^ http://www.adn.com/2010/04/25/1249966/bargain-for-state-in-health-care.html
- ^ "Constitutionality of health law is not yet clear | health, law, new - Opinion". YumaSun. 2010-03-27. Retrieved 2010-04-27.
- ^ Lane, Charles. "PostPartisan - Is health reform unconstitutional? Don't laugh". Voices.washingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2010-04-27.
External links
- Arizona Governor Jan Brewer Official state site
- The Arizona Republic December 7, 2008
- Follow The Money - Jan Brewer
- Project Vote Smart
- [1] Slide show of images of the governor from AZCentral
- Articles needing cleanup from April 2010
- Articles with bare URLs for citations from April 2010
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- Living people
- Members of the Arizona House of Representatives
- People from Glendale, Arizona
- Secretaries of State of Arizona
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