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Year in Review: 2016 Capitol Spotlight highlights
Many Capitol denizens were movers and shakers in 2016, taking new jobs and making new moves for future offices. Here are the highlights from this year's Capitol Spotlight.
Ducey reappoints Game and Fish Commissioner to 2nd term
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has re-appointed a member of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission.
Governor appoints school superintendent, teacher to state Board of Education
Gov. Doug Ducey on Thursday tapped a Tucson school superintendent and a Paradise Valley teacher to serve on the state Board of Education.
DES hires former legislator to state agency position
Republican Gov. Doug Ducey has appointed a former Democratic leader in the Arizona Legislature to a top position in the Department of Economic Security.
Arizona Supreme Court vacancy attracts 14 applicants
The state’s solicitor general and the chief judge, of the Arizona Court of Appeals are among 14 applicants vying to fill a vacancy on the Arizona Supreme Court.
Brewer appoints 2 to AZ Court of Appeals
Gov. Jan Brewer is naming a superior court judge and a lawyer to serve on the Arizona Court of Appeals. Judge Samuel Thumma and attorney Randall Howe were appointed Wednesday by Brewer to the state's appellate court.
Brewer names Tyne to head up Weights and Measures
A game of state agency musical chairs is bringing Kevin Tyne back into Gov. Jan Brewer's official orbit.
Brewer names replacement for Vanderpool at DPS
Gov. Jan Brewer on Jan. 13 named Robert Halliday, a 35-year veteran of the Department of Public Safety, as the agency's next director.
Appointments for key posts in ADEQ
Several appointments have been announced for senior positions in the state's environmental protection agency. Department of Environmental Quality Director Ben Grumbles on Dec. 14 announced that administrative counsel Henry Darwin is the new deputy director. Darwin replaces Patrick Cunningham, who is leaving for a senior post in the U.S. Attorney's Office for Arizona.
Verschoor to head Arizona Budget Commission
Senate President Bob Burns has appointed a Gilbert Republican to head a new commission aimed at streamlining the organization, operation and costs of state agencies. Sen. Thayer Verschoor will lead the Arizona Budget Commission for the duration of the 49th Legislature. No other members were announced.
Former Napolitano aide expected to be US Attorney
A Phoenix attorney and former top aide to former Gov. Janet Napolitano is expected to be the next U.S. Attorney for Arizona. The statea��s Democratic congressional delegation has given its unanimous support to Dennis Burke. Once the background checks conducted by the Justice Department are completed, Burke is expected to be an easy nomination for President Barack Obama, say political insid[...]
Phoenix Councilwoman Baier named state land commissioner
Gov. Jan Brewer named Phoenix City Councilwoman Maria Baier as the new state land commissioner. "(Baier) brings numerous years of outstanding experience in the public and private sectors, with expertise in the areas of land use, natural resource management, growth and development and environmental quality," Brewer stated in a press release June 16.
