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Arizona Capitol Times » Blog Archive » Special session to begin tomorrow, Brewer drops by GOP caucus
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Legislative leaders have said a special legislative session to address part of the state's $2 billion deficit will begin Nov. 17, but Senate Republicans might have to rely on a vote or two from Democrats to pass all of the legislation on tap. ...

Arizona Capitol Times Listen to KFYI today at 3 p.m. as Arizona Capitol Times reporter Jim Small discusses the upcoming special session.

Arizona Capitol Times Check out Arizona Capitol Times' 2010 Political Almanac in this week's paper, or call (602) 258-7026 to order additional copies.

Arizona Capitol Times This week's paper includes stories on Clean Elections clash between lobbyist Mike Williams and Sen. Jonathan Paton; fund sweeps lawsuits hammering state lawmakers; GOP push for 1-day special session; Q & A with Alessandra Soler Meetze, director of ACLU-Arizona; and more at http://www.azcapitoltimes.com.
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Arizona's 49th Legislature has been tasked with keeping the state financially afloat during the most troubling economic times in state history. But the choices lawmakers made this year in an effort to balance the budget have led to six lawsuits challenging the use of fund sweeps to fill in deficits.

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An administrative law judge has rejected Rep. Doug Quelland’s appeal of a decision by the Citizens Clean Elections Commission to force the lawmaker from office.

Arizona Capitol Times November 6 issue includes stories on Brewer's run for governor; fourth special session to target schools, DES funding; a special profile on the governor's new chief of staff Eileen Klein, a focus section on law firms & legal affairs, and more at http://www.azcapitoltimes.com
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For months, the big question at the Capitol was whether Gov. Jan Brewer would run in 2010. Now that she has announced she will, the big question is how much support she’ll find among a fractured Republican establishment.

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Gov. Jan Brewer is expected to put an end to the questions about her candidacy this evening (Nov. 5) with an announcement that she will seek a full term as governor. Brewer is scheduled to speak at Westmarc's 17th annual Best of the West awards dinner. ...

Arizona Capitol Times October 30 issue includes stories on lottery securitization expected to resurface; budget projections were inaccurate; GOP-passed election laws targeted by Democrats; Focus section on Women in Public Policy, and more at http://www.azcapitoltimes.com.
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The odds of winning the Arizona Lottery's big jackpot are about one in 175 million. The odds that lawmakers will sell off future lottery revenues for a quick cash infusion are exponentially better. As ...

Arizona Capitol Times » Blog Archive » Arizona leaders to tackle budget at 95th Town Hall at Grand C
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More than 100 Arizona leaders will meet in Grand Canyon Village on Nov. 1-4, as part of the 95th Arizona Town Hall meeting, focusing on the fiscal problems of the state.

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Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard was asked on Oct. 27 to challenge a recent law change that allows the Arizona State Land Department to use portions of proceeds from the sales of state trust land to cover its own management duties.

Arizona Capitol Times October 23 issue includes stories on expanding gambling to help state's economic woes, staff changes to the governor's office, budget cuts hitting state agencies hard, Q & A with Senate Thayer Verschoor and more at http://www.azcapitoltimes.com.
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The Sheriff's captain who headed up a secretive political committee that broke campaign finance laws in its efforts to support Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio last year is threatening to sue the county for "emotional distress" unless it pays him $75,000.
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