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Capitol Insiders

Nov 22, 2010

Zylstra stumps for technology at commerce authority

Steve Zylstra attended four Arizona Commerce Authority subcommittee meetings over eight days last month to make absolutely sure the newly formed economic development agency got his message loud and clear.

Nov 19, 2010

GOP chairman’s race wide open after Pullen drops out

The field for Arizona Republican Party chairman is filling up quickly now that Randy Pullen is out of the race.

Nov 19, 2010

Senate Republicans plan business tax cuts

Senate Republicans will push for a slew of tax cuts for businesses next year, part of a package aimed at attracting companies to Arizona.

Nov 19, 2010

Panel trims redistricting hopefuls to 40; interviews Dec. 8

Steve Lynn, former chair of the Independent Redistricting Commission, addresses a panel Nov. 16 that will choose nominees for the next commission.

Nov 19, 2010

Tax hawks say cuts will have to wait

Businesses that are hoping for immediate tax cuts from the Legislature next session should plan on being disappointed.

Even the most ardent tax cutters in the Legislature say it would be impossible to balance the budget next session while cutting corporate taxes.

RELATED: Senate Republicans plan business tax cuts

Nov 18, 2010

Boxing promoter pleads guilty in theft

A Phoenix boxing promoter pleaded guilty Nov. 18 to bilking a trainer out of $5,000 and trying to cover it up.

Nov 18, 2010

Pullen won’t seek re-election as GOP chief after stunning ouster

Randy Pullen won’t seek another term as chairman of the Arizona Republican Party after a shocking loss in his re-election bid for state committeeman.

Nov 18, 2010

State may see early wave of home-grown marijuana operations

The first wave of patients to take advantage of Arizona’s new medical marijuana law may be compelled to apply for home-growing operations because the drug will not be available in licensed dispensaries until late summer, opening the door for thousands of household marijuana gardens.

Nov 16, 2010

Letters reveal political battle lines in redistricting process

One letter even led the Commission on Appellate Court Nominees, the body charged with choosing nominees for the Redistricting Commission, to seek a legal opinion on the eligibility of a candidate, law professor Paul Bender.

Nov 16, 2010

Rios plans comeback in 2 years

Sen. Rebecca Rios lost her reelection bid this month, but it's not the end of politics for the scion of one of Arizona's most well-known political dynasties.

Nov 16, 2010

Hoffman, longtime Rules attorney, leaves to join League

Longtime Senate Rules attorney Joni Hoffman is leaving the Legislature to become the in-house counsel for the League of Arizona Cities and Towns.

Nov 15, 2010

DES Director Young resigning

Neal Young, the director of the Department of Economic Security, has announced that he will step down in January.

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