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Republicans begrudgingly cast enough votes to pass IRC funding
There was no shortage of complaining about giving the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission additional money to pay its legal obligations, but Republican senators ultimately opted to provide the funding. By doing so, lawmakers avoid a potentially drawn-out legal battle, which would have cost both sides more money.
Senate Appropriations passes Brewer personnel plan
Democrats on the Senate Appropriations Committee made things as unpleasant as they could for proponents of Gov. Jan Brewer’s personnel system overhaul, but the plan came another step closer to fruition after the panel approved HB2571 on a party line vote.
Senate panel to consider Brewer’s personnel reform plan
The Senate Appropriations Committee will take up the governor’s proposal to overhaul the state’s merit system tomorrow. The proposal, which is her top priority for the legislative session, would essentially make it easier to fire state employees.
Bill to protect Arizona State Parks revenue a step closer to law
A bill that would protect Arizona State Parks revenue from legislative sweeps skipped over the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday, taking it one step closer to becoming law. HB 2362, authored by Rep. Karen Fann, R–Prescott, has received House approval and an endorsement from the Senate Natural Resources and Transportation Committee.
Republican angst over redistricting decision not enough to force direct elections of judges
Republican anger against the Arizona Supreme Court over its ruling in last year’s redistricting case is fierce, but wasn’t enough to push through a trio of bills that sought to retaliate against the judiciary, including the perennial conservative goal of forcing the direct election of judges.
Shooter considering banning public testimony on budget bills
The chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee said Tuesday he is considering banning all public testimony when lawmakers take up the state budget later this year.
Capitol Quotes: Jan. 20, 2012
This week's most outstanding quips, jibes and utterances.
Capitol Quotes: Jan. 13, 2012
This week's most outstanding quips, gibes and utterances.
Capitol Quotes: Dec. 16, 2011
This week's most outstanding quips, jibes and utterances.
One shy of a six-pack
The secretary of state’s lobbying records this week showed that a Donald “D.J.” Shooter recently registered as a lobbyist for the departments of Financial Institutions and Real Estate.
Capitol Quotes: Oct. 28, 2011
This week's most outstanding quips, jibes and utterances.
