New Arizona parks chief is short on credentials

azcentral politics May 10, 2012 News  |   Sports  |   Money  |   Things To Do  |   Politics New Arizona parks chief is short on credentials Former Pinal County Supervisor Bryan Martyn, an ally of Gov. Jan Brewer's in the battle for a planned Florence copper mine, was named state parks director last month despite being one of the least qualified candidates for the job, records obtained by The Arizona Republic show. Read this story AZ/DC blog Carmona campaign predicts 'miserable' summer for Flake Alexis Tameron, campaign manager for Democratic Senate candidate Richard Carmona, has written a memo on the state of the race from their side's perspective. As polling ... Read this blog entry Obama's stand on gay marriage carries big risks He becomes the first U.S. president to take that stand on the issue. Announcement comes one day after key North Carolina vote on the subject. • Analysis: An election year gamble | North Carolina approves gay marriage ban | Romney reiterates opposition | Valdez: Obama's stand took guts Justice Department plans to sue Arpaio A source close to the federal investigation said the Justice Department expected to file a civil lawsuit Thursday against the Sheriff's Office. • Read the MCSO reform plan Ariz. medical-pot ruling may reverberate Arizona, Colorado and 14 other states have medical-marijuana laws that conflict with federal law, which outlaws the cultivation, sale or use of marijuana. Arizona Politics • Arizona open-primary system is debated • County moves to join voting-maps federal suit • Montini: Arpaio tries to head off Justice Dept. lawsuit • District 9 hopefuls grilled at Tempe forum • Hernan is latest to join GOP contest • 'Medical director' required at pot dispensaries • Political parties mine voters' personal data • Thomas, Aubuchon to appeal ruling on lack of immunity • Arizona GOP tried to make most of supermajority • Brewer signs budget approved by Legislature Are your public officials telling the truth? AZ Fact Check helps keep Arizona officials honest by rating the truthfulness of their political statements. Visit azfactcheck.com today. Subscribe now to the Arizona Republic and save Start saving with the best deals and bargains, exlusive to The Arizona Republic - it's value you can't afford to miss! Save up to 90% off on coupons and deals at DealChicken.com! Coupons and deals up to 90% off! We hatch local deals daily! Sign up today! My Account  |   Subscribe to other email newsletters.  |   Contact us   |   Unsubscribe © 2012 azcentral.com. All rights reserved. | Users of this site agree to the Terms of Service, Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights and Ad Choices Add azcentral@azcentral.com to your address book to ensure proper delivery of your newsletters.