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Biggs to challenge Pierce for Senate’s top post
Senate Majority Leader Andy Biggs confirmed yesterday he will challenge Senate President Steve Pierce’s hold on leadership when Republicans convene after the elections next month.
Mecham impeachment trial helped launch career of new Supreme Court justice
Gov. Jan Brewer’s first look at Judge Ann Scott Timmer came in 1988. More than 20 years later, Timmer, a Court of Appeals judge, and Brewer, the governor, would meet three times in Timmer’s quest to become a Supreme Court justice, with the third time being the charm.
Team ACA punts on disclosure policy
At a board meeting held to establish its policies on disclosure of the businesses that contribute money, Team ACA said its policy would simply be to comply with all legal requirements, though it’s unclear whether the identities of contributors would be open to the public.
Ex-Rep. Bill Konopnicki, 67, dies of liver disease complications
Former state Rep. Bill Konopnicki died Wednesday at his home in Safford after being diagnosed earlier this year with an autoimmune disorder that led to non-alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver. He was 67.
Independent campaign groups ramp up spending
Outside campaign groups have ramped up their electioneering activity this month, spending roughly $246,000 to help elect or defeat state Senate candidates.
State Senate considers hiring Shadegg as health care consultant
The Arizona Senate is in negotiations to hire former U.S. Rep. John Shadegg as a consultant on health care issues.
Commerce Authority names Watson as new CEO
An eight-month, $75,000 nationwide search for a new Arizona Commerce Authority CEO ended when the only identified candidate – who worked in the building – was selected and unanimously approved today.
The ACA board today named interim CEO Sandra Watson to the job permanently after more than an hour in executive session.
Judge dismisses wordy suit over congressional maps
A Maricopa County judge threw out a lawsuit seeking to overturn the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission’s congressional maps, ruling that the complaint was too long-winded and contained reams of irrelevant information.
Names emerging for Arredondo replacement
Tempe Democrats will choose three possible replacements Thursday for state Rep. Ben Arredondo, who resigned last week after pleading guilty to two felony counts of fraud stemming from an FBI investigation.
Supreme Court will hear Arizona’s case on voter registration
Arizonaai??i??s law requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court.
The veiled power behind Arizona commerce
A private, tax-exempt organization created to support the Arizona Commerce Authority has a big decision to make about whether it will publicly disclose the names of its contributors and the amount of money it raises.
Timmer’s persistence pays off with state Supreme Court appointment
Judge Ann Scott Timmer’s advice to her disappointed daughters after her third failed attempt at landing a spot on the Supreme Court was that the only way to avoid disappointment was to not take risks.
