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Kolbe, Bush put AZ-8 back in national spotlight

The decision by former U.S. Rep. Jim Kolbe to back out of actively supporting state Sen. President Tim Bee (R-Tucson) in his congressional campaign has caused a stir among the nation's political media - as has the announced fundraising trip by President Bush on behalf of Bee. (PolitickerAZ.com, Evan Brown)

Link: http://www.politickeraz.com/evanbrown/1627/kolbe-bush-put-az-8-back-nati...

Last day good for new laws

In a burst of activity, Gov. Janet Napolitano vetoed five bills and signed more than a dozen others into law on Monday, the final day for her to act on legislation passed by state lawmakers in the session that ended late last month.

Two of the bills she vetoed would have relaxed Arizona's concealed-gun permit laws. (Arizona Republic, Scott Wong)

Link: http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2008/07/08/20080708gunsveto0708.h...

Voter advocacy group's board boots McCain

In April, Project Vote Smart officially dismissed John McCain from its board for failing to complete a candidate questionnaire called the "National Political Courage Test." (Arizona Republic, Dan Nowicki)

Link: http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2008/07/08/20080708kimball0708.ht...

2008 legislative session concludes with 5 vetoes, 17 signatures from governor

PHOENIX — Gov. Janet Napolitano put a formal end to the 2008 legislative session on Monday, vetoing five more bills and bringing her total this year to 32. (Daily Star, Howard Fischer)

Link: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/247307.php

State budget provision shocks cities, counties

Officials with cities and counties across the state are scratching their heads over a state budget provision that requires them to contribute almost $30 million into the state’s General Fund, without offering any hints as to why. (East Valley Tribune, Blake Herzog)

Link: http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/120241

Napolitano vetoes two gun-related bills

Arizonans without state permits will not be able to carry loaded guns under the seat of their cars.

Gov. Janet Napolitano on Monday vetoed legislation which would have made cars and trucks the same as someone's home: You could have a gun anywhere, visible or not. The governor said the measure "would have added to the level of uncertainty and danger law enforcement officers who make traffic stops already face in the line of duty." (East Valley Tribune, Howard Fischer)

Link: http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/120226

Napolitano signs bill on licensing of loan workers

PHOENIX — Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano on Monday signed into law a bill requiring state licensing of mortgage loan workers. (Tuscon Citizen, AP)

Link: http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/ss/arizona/90324.php

Checking in on East Valley legislative races

Taking no chances, Rep. Russell Pearce of Mesa, is lining up support from the Republican Party infrastructure to help cinch his election to replace Karen Johnson in the Arizona Senate. (East Valley Tribune, Le Templar)

Link: http://whatiknow.freedomblogging.com/2008/07/07/checking-in-on-east-vall...