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Governor’s Session Call Seeks Action In 6 Areas
Governor Napolitano’s proclamation for an Oct. 20 special session, published Sept. 30, immediately was criticized by legislative conservatives who said asking the Legislature to approve additional spending without providing permanent […]
Treasurer Hires Ex-INVESCO Official As New Investment Manager
The Arizona Treasurer’s Office has hired a former mutual fund manager to oversee investments for the state. Richard R. Hinderlie, who managed the INVESCO U.S. Government Securities Fund for more […]
Business Groups Seek Change In Property Tax System
Calling business property taxes a major threat to the state’s economic stability, three organizations are asking the Legislature for a change in the tax system. “The single greatest imbalance in […]
Hearing For Superior Court Applicants Oct. 3
Public comment is being accepted on eight candidates for a vacancy on the Maricopa County Superior Court. The candidates are Elizabeth P. Arriola, James P. Beene, Michele M. Iafrate, Marc […]
Napolitano Aide Says Special Session On CPS, Prisons Likely Oct. 20
Governor Napolitano is expected to release her plans for overhauling Child Protective Services and alleviating overcrowding in the state’s prisons the first part of the week of Sept. 29 and […]
Irvin’s Resignation Letter
Here is the text of Corporation Commissioner Jim Irvin’s resignation letter to Secretary of State Jan Brewer. Copies went to Governor Napolitano, House Speaker Jake Flake, Senate President Ken Bennett […]
Irvin Isn’t First Commissioner To Resign, Avoiding Possible Impeachment Trial
Jim Irvin is not the first Arizona corporation commissioner to resign when faced with the possibility of impeachment. Amos Betts did it in 1933. Mr. Betts, who had been serving […]
