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48th Arizona State Legislature
The 48th Arizona State Legislature, consisting of the Arizona State Senate and the Arizona House of Representatives, was constituted in Phoenix from January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2008, during the first two years of Janet Napolitano Janet Ann Napolitano (; born November 29, 1957) is an American politician, lawyer, and university administrator who served as the 21st governor of Arizona from 2003 to 2009 and third United States secretary of homeland security from 2009 to 2 ...'s second term in office. Both the Senate and the House membership remained constant at 30 and 60, respectively. The Democrats gained a seat in the Senate, leaving the Republicans with a 17-13 majority. The Republicans maintained their majority in the lower chamber, 33–27, even though the Democrats picked up 6 seats. Sessions The Legislature met for two regular sessions at the State Capitol in Phoenix. The first opened on January 8, 2007, and adjourned on June 20, while the Second Regular Session ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Timothy S
Timothy is a masculine name. It comes from the Greek language, Greek name (Timotheus (other), Timόtheos) meaning "honouring God", "in God's honour", or "honoured by God". Timothy (and its variations) is a common name in several countries. People Given name * Timothy (given name), including a list of people with the name * Tim (given name) * Timmy * Timo * Timotheus * Timothée Surname * Christopher Timothy (born 1940), Welsh actor. * Miriam Timothy (1879–1950), British harpist. * Nick Timothy (born 1980), British political adviser. Mononym * Saint Timothy, a companion and co-worker of Paul the Apostle * Timothy I (Nestorian patriarch) Education * Timothy Christian School (Illinois), a school system in Elmhurst, Illinois * Timothy Christian School (New Jersey), a school in Piscataway, New Jersey Arts and entertainment * Timothy (song), "Timothy" (song), a 1970 song by The Buoys * ''Timothy Goes to School'', a Canadian-Chinese children's animated series * Timo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barbara Leff
Barbara Leff (born May 14, 1947) is an American politician who served in the Arizona House of Representatives from the 24th district from 1997 to 2003 and in the Arizona Senate The Arizona State Senate is part of the Arizona Legislature, the state legislature of the US state of Arizona. The Senate consists of 30 members each representing an average of 219,859 constituents (2009 figures). Members serve two-year terms w ... from the 11th district from 2003 to 2011. References 1947 births Living people Politicians from New York City Women state legislators in Arizona Republican Party members of the Arizona House of Representatives Republican Party Arizona state senators 21st-century American women {{Arizona-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marsha Arzberger
Marsha Arzberger is a Democratic politician. She served as Arizona State Senator for District 25 from 2003 to 2008, and before that for District 8 from 2000 to 2001. Personal information Marsha Arzberger was born in St. Joseph, Missouri. She currently lives in Willcox, Arizona and has been an Arizona citizen since 1967. Family Marsha is married to Gus Arzberger and they have two children, two step-children, five grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. Occupation * Farmer/Rancher (retired) * Arizona Board of Regents 1993–2000 * Assistant to the Director for Special Projects (higher education analyst) * former Dean of Draughon's Business College and professor Oklahoma Junior College of Business and Technology * Registered Medical Laboratory Technologist Elected * State Senate 2000–2001, District 8; State Senate 2003–2004, District 25 * Elected Precinct Committeeperson 1982–1996 Education * Bachelor of Science in Education, Northwest Missouri State University ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amanda Aguirre
Amanda Aguirre (born February 6, 1953) is a Democratic politician. She served as an Arizona State Senator from 2006 to 2010 and as an Arizona State Representative from 2003 to 2006 for District 24. In May 2012, Aguirre announced that she was entering the race to represent Arizona's 3rd congressional district. Personal life Aguirre has been involved in public health education and administration. She has put a strong emphasis on the health issues involved with the U.S.-Mexico border. Aguirre lives in Yuma, Arizona. Her lifelong commitment is aimed at education since she was raised by parents who were both elementary school teachers. Her parents had a large influence on her political ideologies and from them she developed her Democratic values to serve her community. In her free time, Aguirre enjoys traveling, reading, playing guitar, kayaking on the Colorado River, and spending time with her significant other and cat "Nafta". Education Aguirre obtained a B.S. in chemistry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rebecca Rios
Rebecca, ; Syriac: , ) from the Hebrew (lit., 'connection'), from Semitic root , 'to tie, couple or join', 'to secure', or 'to snare') () appears in the Hebrew Bible as the wife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob and Esau. According to biblical tradition, Rebecca's father was Bethuel the Aramean from Paddan Aram, also called Aram-Naharaim. Rebecca's brother was Laban the Aramean, and she was the granddaughter of Milcah and Nahor, the brother of Abraham. Rebecca and Isaac were one of the four couples that some believe are buried in the Cave of the Patriarchs, the other three being Adam and Eve, Abraham and Sarah, and Jacob and Leah. Early life After the Binding of Isaac, Sarah died. After taking care of her burial, Abraham went about finding a wife for his son Isaac, who was already 37 years old. He commanded his servant (whom the Torah commentators identify as Eliezer of Damascus) to journey to his birthplace of Aram Naharaim to select a bride from his own family, rather tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thayer Verschoor
Thayer Lamont Verschoor (born May 16, 1961) was a Republican Party (United States), Republican in the Arizona Senate. References Living people Arizona Republicans 1961 births {{Arizona-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jay Tibshraeny
Jay Tibshraeny ( , born in 1954) is an American politician. A former senator in the Arizona Senate, he has been the Justice of Peace since 2019. He previously served as the mayor of Chandler, Arizona from 1994 through 2002, and once more from 2011 to 2019. Background Albert Jay Tibshraeny Jr. was born in Mesa, Arizona in 1954. He is of Lebanese descent on his father's side. When Tibshraeny was born, his father was a cotton farmer around Eloy, Arizona. His parents were married on February 16, 1947. Jay has one brother, Mike, and two sisters, Joyce and Janice. He graduated high school in 1972. He attended Arizona State University where he received a bachelor's degree in accounting in 1977. For ten years, during and after his college years, Jay worked with his father in the construction business. Political career Planning and Zoning Commissioner Tibshraeny became involved in politics in 1979 when Chandler held its first and only recall election in which the mayor and several cit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Huppenthal
John Huppenthal (born March 3, 1954) is an American politician who served as Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction from 2011–2015. Prior to being elected Superintendent, Huppenthal served as City Councilman, State Representative, and State Senator. Huppenthal was also a Senior Planning Analyst for Salt River Project. Personal Huppenthal was born in Michigan City, Indiana and moved with his family to Arizona during childhood. He graduated from Salpointe Catholic High School in Tucson. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Northern Arizona University. He then obtained a Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University. Political Chandler City Council (1984–1992) Huppenthal was elected to the Chandler City Council in 1984, where he served two four-year terms. Arizona State Senate (1992–2000) Huppenthal was first elected State Senator in 1992. In the primary election, Huppenthal faced two opponents; former Chandler Mayor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chuck Gray (Arizona Politician)
Charles Dale Gray (born January 20, 1958) is an American author and politician who served as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives and a member of the Arizona Senate from 2003-2006 and 2007-2011, respectively. During his tenure in the Arizona Senate, Chuck served as the majority leader of the Republican caucus. Before entering politics, he was a police officer for the city of Mesa, Arizona. Chuck is the author of ''Living the American Dream'', a book published in 2013. He is the father of five children and currently resides in Queen Creek, Arizona. Early life Chuck Gray was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona. At the age of 19, Chuck served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Spain where he learned to speak fluent Spanish. After serving as a missionary, Chuck attended Mesa Community College, where he met his future wife, Connie Jones. They were married and are now parents of five children and multiple grandchildren. Career Law enforcemen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karen Johnson (politician)
Karen Johnson is an American politician. She served as a Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives and the Arizona Senate from 1997 to 2008. Biography Early life Karen Johnson was born in Mesa, Arizona. Career She worked in the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. She served as a Republican state congresswoman and senator for the 18th district from 1997 to 2008.Matthew BensonEx-state Sen. Karen Johnson weighs 2010 governor race '' The Arizona Republic'', April 16, 2009 In 2000, she introduced a bill to have Arizona secede from the Union if martial law was declared or guns confiscated. In 2008, she sponsored a bill to allow concealed weapons on college and university campuses in Arizona.Randal C. ArchibaldArizona Weighs Bill to Allow Guns on Campuses '' The New York Times'', March 5, 2008 She lost her senate seat to Russell Pearce Russell Keith Pearce (June 23, 1947 – January 5, 2023) was an American far-right politician who was a Republican (GOP) member ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meg Burton Cahill
Margaret J. Burton Cahill (born March 8, 1954) is an American Democratic politician. She has served as Arizona State Senator for District 17 until 2011. Earlier she was a member of the Arizona House of Representatives from 2000 through 2006. Cahill is currently running for Justice of the Peace in the University Lakes Justice Precinct. References External links Senator Meg Burton Cahill – District 17''Official State Senate website''Profileat Project Vote Smart Vote Smart, formerly called Project Vote Smart, is a non-profit, non-partisan research organization that collects and distributes information on candidates for public office in the United States. It covers candidates and elected officials in si ... *''Follow the Money'' – Meg Burton Cahill 2008 State Senate campaign contributions [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leah Landrum Taylor
Leah Landrum Taylor (born August 23, 1966) is a Democratic politician. She was in the Arizona legislature for sixteen years, first in the House of Representatives from 1999 through 2007, then in the Senate from 2007 to 2015. She represented the 23rd, 16th, and 27th districts; the lines were redrawn at the beginning of each decade. Landrum Taylor was the Senate minority leader from January to October 2013. During her final term, Landrum Taylor was the only African-American in the Legislature. She is a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. () is a historically African American sorority, international collegiate, and non-profit community service organization that was founded on November 12, 1922, by seven educators on the Irvington campus (1875–1 ... sorority. References External links Senator Leah Landrum Taylor – District 16''official State Senate website'' Profileat Project Vote Smart * ''Follow the Money'' – Leah Landrum Taylor *2008 [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
