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Capitol Quotes, Dec. 17, 2010
“We can’t just give the Legislature the finger and ignore them. They raised some legitimate concerns, although antagonistically.” — Mick Rusing, a member of the Commission on Appellate Court Appointments, on having to convene again after Republican legislative leaders complained about the slate of nominees sent to them.
Resignation, threat of legal action muddies redistricting process
The process of picking Arizona's next Independent Redistricting Commission took a dramatic turn Dec. 14 when a legislative leader threatened to sue and a member of a selection committee resigned as criticism mounted over religious comments he made.
Late spending flurries fail to help Dems win in 2010
Final campaign spending reports from the 2010 election season revealed desperation by ultimately unsuccessful candidates who loaned their campaigns large amounts of money, as well as aggressive spending by winning candidates who likely didn’t need it.
Dems ‘played to win’ with nominees
Some Republicans are quietly fuming over the selection process used by the Commission on Appellate Court Appointments and say it shortchanged the GOP.
RNC Committeeman Ash, attorney Carmichael enter GOP chairman’s race
Arizona Republican National Committeeman Bruce Ash announced that he will seek the state GOP chairmanship, and attorney Ron Carmichael said he will announce soon as well.
Arizona panel to interview redistricting applicants
Arizonans applying to serve on the state redistricting commission will be on the hot seat today, but only briefly.
Several panels could be home to next ‘jobs’ bill
The number of economy-related committees raises an interesting question: Which panel will consider legislation aimed at improving the state’s economy?
Broad strokes of Gov’s ‘jobs’ plan emerge
Brewer today laid out some of the key points for her 2011 agenda on the Arizona Commerce Authority and established a framework for her economic recovery package.
Conservatives may push to ignore Medicaid requirement
Arizona’s skirmishes with the federal government could become a full-scale war if some conservative legislators succeed in their push to violate provisions of the federal health care law.
‘A return to civility’ for LD11 Republicans
The slate pushed by establishment Republicans in LD11 captured nominations for 131 of the district's 135 state committeeman spots, according to official vote tallies provided by district officials.
Some Clean Elections money went toward laptops, hiring relatives, NRA dues
Some of the 107 candidates who received public money to run for state Legislature this year bought computers, cameras and printers that are theirs to keep and paid relatives as campaign workers and consultants.
In it to win it: Parker jumps in GOP chairman race
Parker officially entered into the GOP chairman's race today, saying he believes he can unite the various fractured wings of the party.
