http://knau.org en http://knau.org/post/whats-behind-state-senate-leadership-change <p>The decision by Senate Republicans this week to replace Steve Pierce with Andy Biggs as president was due to more than just political and philosophical difference. Thu, 08 Nov 2012 22:53:25 +0000 Howard Fischer 23125 at http://knau.org http://knau.org/post/steve-pierce-elected-new-state-senate-president <p>Prescott rancher Steve Pierce won out over retired Gilbert attorney Andy Biggs after the 21 Republicans met behind closed doors for more than an hour. The unusual mid-session vacancy was caused after Mesa voters recalled Russell Pearce, who had that job before. Under his leadership the Senate spent a fair amount of time debating measures aimed at illegal immigration. But his successor sidestepped questions of whether that focus will change.</p> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:48:56 +0000 Howard Fischer 4234 at http://knau.org Steve Pierce elected new state senate president