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Papa Waring
Things are happening at a break-neck pace for Jim Waring. Waring got married last year. His wife Kitty soon got pregnant - with twins. Early this year he resigned from the Senate to run for Congress. On Tuesday, he became a dad.
Media outlets duped by bogus polls
Regardless of what you may have read elsewhere, no one has a decisive lead in the GOP primary race to replace Congressman John Shadegg, who is retiring at the end of the year. There have been three "polls" released by candidates in the race so far, and none of them are worth a lick.
Chuck Gray takes old post as Judiciary chairman
Senate President Bob Burns has picked a new chairman of the Judiciary Committee. Burns on March 3 appointed Senate Majority Leader Chuck Gray to head the committee. Gray chaired the committee prior to his selection as majority leader about two years ago.
Waring fires first… at Gordon
In the middle of a crowded Republican primary, Jim Waring's campaign went on the offensive against Democratic Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon. Waring, in an emailed request for contributions, noted he led the GOP field by a mile in a recent poll, but omitted his campaign conducted the survey and that ‘undecideds' were not included in the results.
Paton steps down after seeing bills through committee
Sen. Jonathan Paton said today will be his last in the Arizona Senate. "It has been a privilege serving with you," Paton said.
Waring leads, but many undecideds in CD3
A recent poll that showed Jim Waring was leading the pack of contenders in Arizona Congressional District 3, but only 28 percent of those surveyed had decided who they plan to vote for.
Scottsdale businessman chosen to replace Waring
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has appointed a Scottsdale man to the Arizona Senate.
Harper named chairman of Senate Finance
Sen. Jack Harper, a Republican from Surprise, has been appointed chairman of the Senate Finance Committee on Feb. 4.
Three nominated to replace Waring in Senate
Two incumbent lawmakers and a party officer were nominated to replace Jim Waring, a Phoenix Republican who resigned his Senate seat last month to run for Congress.
Possible replacements for Gorman to be named tonight
Precinct committeemen from Legislative District 6 will meet tonight to nominate three possible replacements for Pamela Gorman in the Arizona Senate. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Deer Valley Airport Restaurant.
Legislature losing budget savvy
Resignations of veteran legislators in order to run for Congress will mean losing institutional knowledge, particularly of the budget process, at a time when that acumen is most needed.
Burns plugging holes as senators resign to run for Congress
Faced with the resignations of Jim Waring and Jonathan Paton, Senate President Bob Burns may have to appoint freshmen committee chairs or pick from the veteran lawmakers who are on his naughty list. Burns has other options as well, but none of them are ideal.
