AZ BlueMeanie

The Blue Meanie is an Arizona citizen who wishes, for professional reasons, to remain anonymous when blogging about politics. Armed with a deep knowledge of the law, politics and public policy, as well as pen filled with all the colors stolen from Pepperland, the Blue Meanie’s mission is to pursue and prosecute the hypocrites, liars, and fools of politics and the media – which, in practical terms, is nearly all of them. Don’t even try to unmask him or he’ll seal you in a music-proof bubble and rendition you to Pepperland for a good face-stomping.

The Farley Report: April 5, 2011

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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

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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

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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

State budget has to be recalled due to legislative error

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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