Governor Takes Arizona Vacation

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad speaks during the Health and Human Services Committee panel meeting at the National Governors Association's winter meetings in Washington Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012. ( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

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By Rachel Begle

Story Created: Mar 14, 2013 at 6:22 AM CDT

Story Updated: Mar 14, 2013 at 11:56 AM CDT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad is taking a little break from budget debates to take a family trip to Arizona.

Spokesman Tim Albrecht says Branstad will leave Friday and return March 23rd.

Albrecht calls the trip an annual spring break vacation for Branstad and his family. Albrecht declined to provide Branstad's exact destination.

Albrecht says Branstad checks in daily with staff when he is out of town.

The Legislature will continue its work while the governor is away.