Gov. Jan Brewer and ‘shadow governor’ Chuck Coughlin ensared in Fiesta Bowl Scandal
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: News 12 in Phoenix takes a look at campaign contributions made to Jan Brewer by Fiesta Bowl employees that were illegally reimbursed by the Fiesta Bowl. Arizona's "shadow governor" Chuck Coughlin and his HighGround lobbying firm that ran Jan Brewer's campaign and currently runs the governor's office, was a principal lobbyist for the … Read more
Gun sales down?
by David Safier Maybe the reason is, people gunned up after Obama's election, so they didn't need more guns in 2010. But it looks like gun sales were down in 2010. Freedom Group, which calls itself the "largest manufacturer of commercial firearms and ammunition," saw a $121.5 million sales drop in 2010 compared to 2009. … Read more
The Farley Report: April 5, 2011
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Time once again for the Farley Report from Rep. Steve Farley (D-LD 28): It happened as we knew it would, and it happened badly. The House budget passed on April Fools' Day, the amendments were agreed to by the Senate, and it is now awaiting the Governor's signature who has until Friday … Read more
Prediction time: Sine Die late next week
By Craig McDermott, cross-posted from Random Musings Yes, I basically predicted this weekend that this would be the last week of the regular legislative session, but that has turned out to be a little optimistic. The adjusted prediction is based on a few factors – 1. The Rs screwed up the budget that they railroaded through … Read more
Terry Goddard calls on Tom Horne to step aside from the AG investigation into Fiesta Bowl Scandal
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Guardian reports Goddard to Horne: Get out of Fiesta Bowl investigation (subscription required): Former Attorney General Terry Goddard, who first opened an investigation into the scandal-plagued Fiesta Bowl, said Monday his successor should give up the case. Goddard says the state's new top law-enforcement official, Tom Horne, has too many ties … Read more
Speaking of the “Florida Miracle” . . .
by David Safier I just posted about how the country was hoodwinked into believing in the "Texas Miracle" in education and ended up with ex-Texas Governor Bush's version of No Child Left Behind and our obsession with testing. Toward the end of the post, I mentioned how Arizona is behing hoodwinked into believing in the … Read more
State budget has to be recalled due to legislative error
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Press release from the Senate Democratic Caucus: Lack of transparency, rushed budget results in mistakes STATE CAPITOL, Phoenix – The Republican budget sent to the Governor April 1 contains an error that will require the Legislature to suspend the rules and recall the bill from the Governor. SB 1621, the criminal justice … Read more
