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Unsweet Sixteen

Rum, Romanism, Rebellion 8.13.09 11:42 AM | We are being told that there is a sixteenth vote in the senate. Something to keep in mind about the "deals" being offered for votes: the governor has (at least over the last few days, no telling if...
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Back to the House

Random Musings 8.12.09 10:40 PM | Well, the Senate passed the same budget today that was passed on June 30* and vetoed on July 1, minus the referral to the ballot of a temporary increase in the sales tax. Because there are...
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Final Senate floor session of the day?

Random Musings 8.12.09 6:22 PM | 3:31 - Announced Republican caucus meeting for "the purposes of organization." Senate adjourned until tomorrow. Everything goes back to the House now, and it is adjourned until Thursday at 1 p.m. ...
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Senate back on the floor

Random Musings 8.12.09 5:03 PM | 2:53 - Going into COW for SB1025. Recess until they get the script written. 2:52 - HB2012 passes. 2:45 - HB2012, Higher Ed BRB. Holding the vote open again. For Gorman, Again. 2:42 -...
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Latest budget deal falls apart

Random Musings 8.12.09 4:24 PM | By a vote of 14 -11, the Senate failed to refer a temporary sales tax increase to the ballot in December. That effectively kills the entire package, though it could be resurrected. Expect...
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Senate floor session finally in session

Random Musings 8.12.09 3:50 PM | 1:22 - The late, great, Molly Ivins was once fired from the NY Times for referring to a Georgia chicken festival as a "gang pluck." I don't answer to an editor here, so I won't get in trouble for...
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Senate having a COW on tax referral

Random Musings 8.12.09 3:42 PM | The Senate is in Committee of the Whole (the "COW" in the title of this post) and is considering HB2015, referral of the sales tax hike to the ballot and imposition of TABOR. Tedski is...
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Miranda Trades Vote for a Minor Leaguer and Future Considerations

Rum, Romanism, Rebellion 8.12.09 1:58 PM | Sources are telling me that Richard Miranda has been meeting with the governor and has agreed to vote for her sales tax bill. In exchange, he says he got assurances that there would not be an...
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Up to the Minute

Rum, Romanism, Rebellion 8.12.09 1:07 PM | Just recieved an update moments ago: The Senate is supposed to go to the floor right now (10AM); however, no bell for floor has rung and no senators are on the floor at this point.
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Wednesday's Senate floor session - via webcast

Random Musings 8.12.09 12:59 PM | 10:06 - Can't afford the time to head downtown today, though if the rumor that Tedski has reported is true and a Democrat has been peeled off to be a 16th vote for the Reps' horribly irresponsible...
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“Failed Leadership”

Rum, Romanism, Rebellion 8.12.09 10:39 AM | As if we already aren't convinced that La Cervecera has been alternately absent and ineffective in the budget fight, here is a video from the State Democratic Party:
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Renzi Follow Up

Rum, Romanism, Rebellion 8.12.09 10:32 AM | Three years ago, you may remember that I wrote about something fishy going on around the US Attorney's office investigation of Rick Renzi. My post got pooh-poohed even by some liberal bloggers and...
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1, 2, 3, 4, Pressure

Rum, Romanism, Rebellion 8.12.09 12:42 AM | One of the calls that may have swayed Richard Miranda was from Marie Lopez Rogers, Mayor of Avondale. Talk is now that the Governor's office is putting pressure on her and Phil Gordon to get...
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Hey, we're better than Mississippi!!

Random Musings 8.11.09 9:01 PM | From AZCentral.com - > Arizonans who find themselves unemployed for the first time can face a hard reality when they file for unemployment benefits. The absolute maximum amount a person...
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Teabaggers' civility is still nonexistent

Random Musings 8.11.09 8:20 PM | From USA Today - > U.S. Rep. David Scott, a fiscally conservative "Blue Dog" Democrat and a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, today found a swastika painted on the sign outside his...
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Senate floor session

Random Musings 8.11.09 3:59 PM | 1:22 - We're done until 10 tomorrow morning. 1:20 - Cheuvront responds by reminding members that he probably employs more people than anyone else in the chamber. Calls the budget proposal with...
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No budget vote in the Senate likely today

Random Musings 8.11.09 3:52 PM | ...Apparently the Reps don't have the votes, so they pulled the COW agenda with the two tax package bills. A "pledge, prayer, and procrastinate" floor session about to start...
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Good News on the Budget

Rum, Romanism, Rebellion 8.11.09 3:07 PM | I just got this from the Arizona Education Association: This morning both Senators Albert Hale and Richard Miranda confirmed that they would not be voting for the budget package that includes...
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Lopes Endorses Wercinski

Rum, Romanism, Rebellion 8.11.09 2:47 PM | In a note sent to legislative colleagues, Phil Lopes has endorsed Sam Wercinski for Secretary of State: This email is to ask you to join me in support of Sam Wercinski for Secretary of State. I...
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"Quiet week." Not a concept the Maricopa County Supes embrace

Random Musings 8.11.09 12:54 PM | On Sundays, I write a post laying out the list of scheduled political meetings of boards and bodies that affect the area of Scottsdale and Tempe. This week, I wrote that the Maricopa County...
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