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Eileen Klein to become next ABOR president
It looks like Gov. Jan Brewer will be in the market for a new chief of staff
The Arizona Board of Regents today voted unanimously to offer its presidency to Eileen Klein, who has served as Brewer’s chief of staff since 2009. The board spent about 30 minutes in executive session before moving into open session, where the regents quickly moved to make the offer to Klein.
Florence Mecham, wife of late governor, dies
Funeral services for Florence Mecham, wife of the late Arizona Gov. Evan Mecham, will be held Sept. 15, in the Gilbert LDS meeting house, 4629 E. Guadalupe Road. Mrs. Mecham died Sept. 4 of natural causes at the age of 87.
Fractured GOP caucus sets up contested Senate presidency race
Away from the spotlight, another political race is starting to take shape, and its outcome will not only have a significant impact on state policy but perhaps even dictate how Arizona tackles its biggest challenges next year.
Commerce Authority to name new CEO at next meeting
The Arizona Commerce Authority will announce its new president and CEO at its May 18 board meeting.
Obama reprises State of the Union themes, praises Intel
With Intel’s Chandler factory serving as a backdrop and an example of the kinds of high-tech manufacturing jobs he wants to bring back to the United States, President Barack Obama reprised much of his State of the Union address in Arizona during a speech today.
Standing before thousands of cheering supporters and Intel employees, Obama praised the microprocessor manufacturer as the type[...]
McCain scoffs at idea of a second presidential run
Sen. John McCain is brushing aside any questions about whether he might ultimately decide to run for president again in 2012.
Obama calls Brewer over eastern Arizona fires
President Barack Obama called Gov. Jan Brewer Thursday to express his concern for residents affected by Arizona wildfires.
Brewer signs bill adding VP candidates to ballots
Governor Jan Brewer reminded the legislature today that, just because she signs a bill, it doesn’t mean she thinks it’s perfect.
Mortgage bill striker draws ire for Reagan and McLain
A pair of Republican lawmakers was on the defense yesterday after bloggers began weaving a tale of conspiracy, alleging a piece of real estate legislation was killed in exchange for a lawsuit against one of the lawmakers being settled.
But according to the two lawmakers, the issue is an overblown case of coincidence and ignorance about the mechanics of how bills move through the Legisla[...]
Obama to hold meeting on immigration reform
President Barack Obama has marshaled the likes of former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the mayors of New York and San Antonio and Philadelphia's police commissioner in an attempt to show wide and varied support for an overhaul of the nation's immigration laws.
Even without controversial blunt wraps provision, tobacco bill still fails in Senate
At first, Sen. Michele Reagan, R-Scottsdale, thought her fake ID and "blunt wrap" bill would sail through the Senate. But that second part landed the bill in the middle of an ugly feud between a national group of cigar manufacturers and one of its members.
Arizona lawmakers: Candidates must prove US birth
So-called "birther" legislation aimed at President Barack Obama has been re-introduced at the Arizona Legislature.
