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Former Congressman Jim McNulty dead at 83
Jim McNulty, 83, a former state senator (1969-74) and one-term congressman died yesterday from Parkinson's disease complications, the Arizona Daily Star reports. Mr. McNulty also served on the Arizona Board of Regents and the Board of Education. He was defeated for a second term in Congress in 1984 by Jim Kolbe.
Not the endorsements she was looking for
If Gov. Jan Brewer is looking for support for a 2010 run, Rep. Nancy Barto might not be the best person to turn to for support. At a legislative wrap-up breakfast today sponsored by the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, emcee Chip Scutari asked a panel of Barto, Rep. Chad Campbell and Rep. John Kavanagh whom they thought would be governor in January 2011.
Kaites among Coyotes bidders; bid said insufficient
Former senator John Kaites has teamed up with Jerry Reinsdorf and Tony Tavares, former baseball team owner, in a bid to keep the Phoenix Coyotes in Glendale, the Phoenix Business Journal reports.
There is a deal
Gov. Jan Brewer and legislative leaders have struck a deal on the budget that, among other provisions, calls for more than $600 million in spending cuts...
Post Pederson analysis . . .
Jim Pederson's surprising announcement he will not run for governor leaves Attorney General Terry Goddard in the catbird seat, Capitol insiders say.
Source: Pederson will not run for governor
Jim Pederson, who was expected to take on Attorney General Terry Goddard in the Dem primary for governor, has been phoning friends and close associates to tell them he is not going to run, one of those associates told the Yellow Sheet.
Sources: Ward will be formidable appeal for conservatives
Sources keep telling our reporter that Jim Ward has cultivated homegrown conservative muscle to immediately disarm carpetbag shouters and eventually help him win the CD-5 primary and return that congressional seat to the GOP.
Which way will the gavel pass?
Gov. Jan Brewer is planning to attend a "Passing of the Gavel" party tomorrow for Chief Justice Ruth McGregor's impending retirement at the end of the month, and sources say the governor might give a short speech. Some at the Legislature have noted that because the governor's challenge will be heard Tuesday, with McGregor still presiding over the court, the event presents the appearance of impropr[...]
Reps continue to scrap for SCAAP
Democratic U.S. reps. Ann Kirkpatrick, Gabrielle Giffords and Harry Mitchell scored a legislative victory last night in their quest to restore funding for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP). […]
Munsil defends McCain, but leaves door ajar for Senate run
To read more from the June 16 edition of the Yellow Sheet Report, go to www.yellowsheetreport.com
Pederson launches Web site; source says the Democrat is “leaning” toward candidacy
Like two potential Republican gubernatorial candidates have done, Democrat Jim Pederson has launched a Web site to post opinions related to Arizona government.
Polls: Voters warm to casinos at dog, horse tracks
Voters seem to favor casinos at horse and dog tracks to increase state revenue, according to poll results obtained by the Yellow Sheet Report. Results from polls that tested 600 likely voters, conducted this month by Public Opinion Strategies and in February by Arizona Opinion, show Arizona voters solidly support such gaming.
