What happens if state government shuts down on July 1?

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: This question was posed by the Arizona Republic today and reporters Casey Newton and Mary Jo Pitzl received some interesting answers What if the budget rift shuts down the state?: If government does shut down, Arizonans will feel it in several ways. An Arizona Republic survey of key state agencies found: • … Read more

GOP budget negotiations end in impasse

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Arizona Senate President Bob "Bluto" Burns imploded the "double super secret" GOP budget negotiations with our Accidental Governor on Sunday evening when negotiations ended in a GOP food fight and Burns walked out in a dramatic exit. State budget talks stall as suit is threatened Well, there's the problem – too many … Read more

Arizona Citizens Clean Elections under attack again

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The Arizona Capitol Times (subscription required) reports that Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission is under attack again: On June 15, the Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to hear testimony and vote on whether to further SCR1025 for a full Senate consideration. The referendum would allow Arizona voters to amend the state's Constitution to … Read more