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Arizona News by Evan Brown

Thu, 12/11/2008 - 19:52

AZ Senate Dems press for special session on budget

By Evan Brown, PolitickerAZ.com Reporter

Arizona state Senate Minority Leader-elect Jorge Luis Garcia (D-Tucson) said in a statement Thursday that he and the Democratic caucus in the Senate are "ready to work" to resolve an estimated $1.2 billion budget shortfall.

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Thu, 12/11/2008 - 17:56

McCain opposes auto bailout bill

By Evan Brown, PolitickerAZ.com Reporter

U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-Phoenix) is opposed to the bill passed by the House Wednesday night, a McCain spokeswoman told PolitickerAZ.com Thursday.

"The senator is opposed to the bill as it is written," said Leah Geach of McCain's Washington, D.C. office. She said she didn't have any further details to offer at present.

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Thu, 12/11/2008 - 17:56

Franks, Shadegg back bailout alternatives

By Evan Brown, PolitickerAZ.com Reporter

U.S. Reps. Trent Franks (R-Glendale) and John Shadegg (R-Phoenix), after voting against the auto industry bailout bill Wednesday night, have come out Thursday with alternative legislation to the bailout path favored by the treasury department and most congressional Democrats.

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Thu, 12/11/2008 - 02:45

Giffords, Mitchell vote against auto industry bailout; Kyl likely to oppose as well

By Evan Brown, PolitickerAZ.com Reporter

U.S. Reps. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Tucson) and Harry Mitchell (D-Tempe) broke ranks with their party Wednesday night to vote against a bill that would commit billions of federal dollars to the resuscitation of the U.S. auto industry.

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Wed, 12/10/2008 - 20:09

Adams still staffing up

By Evan Brown, PolitickerAZ.com Reporter

Arizona House Speaker-designate Kirk Adams (R-Mesa) is getting close to having his office up and running, but additions to his team will continue to come in over the next weeks, said Adams's chief of staff.

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Wed, 12/10/2008 - 19:57

Brewer transition office officially open - again

By Evan Brown, PolitickerAZ.com Reporter

Wednesday marked the "official official" opening of the transition office of Arizona Secretary of State Jan Brewer, who will take over as governor after the expected confirmation by the U.S. Senate of Gov. Janet Napolitano as secretary of homeland security.

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Wed, 12/10/2008 - 18:37

Barrett Marson makes departure official

By Evan Brown, PolitickerAZ.com Reporter

Barrett Marson gave official word Wednesday that he will not be staying on as the spokesman for Arizona House Speaker-designate Kirk Adams (R-Mesa).

Marson sent out an email Wednesday afternoon confirming what has been widely expected since Speaker Jim Weiers (R-Phoenix) was unseated and Adams elected in his stead, that Marson is moving on from the Capitol.

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Tue, 12/09/2008 - 20:31

ADEQ director advising Obama team

By Evan Brown, PolitickerAZ.com Reporter

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Director Steve Owens has been engaged by Pres.-elect Barack Obama 'stransition team to review the policies of the Environmental Protection Agency to see where changes are needed, according to an ADEQ spokesman.

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Tue, 12/09/2008 - 20:05

Haney already campaigning for Maricopa GOP chair

By Evan Brown, PolitickerAZ.com Reporter

Former Legislative District 11 Republican Chairman Rob Haney is auto-dialing for support in his race to lead the Maricopa County Republican Party. After announcing Saturday that he is seeking to lead the largest of Arizona's county parties, his drive to secure the position is already underway.

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Tue, 12/09/2008 - 17:30

AZ Dems break silence to rip Brewer on lobbyist appointments

By Evan Brown, PolitickerAZ.com Reporter

The Arizona Democratic Party issued its first salvo against Jan Brewer Tuesday, putting out a press release that takes the current Arizona secretary of state and presumptive next governor to task for filling her transition team with lobbyists.

"In her first public move, future Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has thrown wide her doors to lobbyists," read the release in part.

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