Archive for December, 2010

Lujan joining new law firm

With his term in office ending and the attorney general’s race behind him, outgoing Rep. David Lujan is joining a new law firm set to open in Arizona and Indiana.

Defiant Quelland fails to pay fine 

The saga surrounding the removal of former House member Doug Quelland from the Legislature isn’t over fairly yet.

Arizona’s Snow Bowl 

Skiing was introduced to Flagstaff in 1915, possibly by a pair of Norwegian immigrants, brothers Ole and Pete Solberg. The Solbergs made skis and started downhill runs on Observatory Hill where the Lowell Observatory was located, very nearly in the center of town.

A Year of Capitol Quotes: 2010’s wildest statements

The year in memorable quotes from Arizona’s political players.

Top 10 stories of 2010: Quayle, immigration and the GOP wave 

From the passage of SB1070 to the unexpected rise of Ben Quayle, from the GOP’s overwhelming November victories of to the state’s fight with the federal government, here’s a rundown of the most dominant stories from 2010.

2010 Person of the Year: Gov. Jan Brewer 

She may possibly have inherited the state and all its troubles in 2009, but in 2010, make no mistake about it — this was Jan Brewer’s Arizona. Brewer’s very first year was disastrous. She fought with her own party, sued Republican legislative leaders and failed to advance her top agenda item, even after a drawn-out [...]

Top AZ movers and shakers of 2010  

2010 was Gov. Jan Brewer’s year, but here’s a list of the five other most substantial individuals in Arizona politics this year.

That’s our list and we’re sticking to it

In the face of prodding by Adams and Pearce, the Commission on Appellate Court Appointments rejected crafting a new list of Independent Redistricting Commission candidates and instead voted to refuse to accept the withdrawals of GOP nominees Mark Schnepf and Stephen Sossaman.

That’s our list and we’re sticking to it

In the face of prodding by Adams and Pearce, the Commission on Appellate Court Appointments rejected crafting a new list of Independent Redistricting Commission candidates and instead voted to refuse to accept the withdrawals of GOP nominees Mark Schnepf and Stephen Sossaman.

Panel rejects resignations of 2 GOP redistricting applicants 

Mark Schnepf and Stephen Sossaman might be surprised to learn that their resignations from the pool of applicants for the next Independent Redistricting Commission won’t end their involvement or the drama surrounding it.