Senate Shakeup

The Arizona Guardian and Arizona Capitol Times are both reporting that Senate President Bob Burns (R-Glendale) has relieved Senator Thayer Verschoor (R-Gilbert) of his duties as Senate President Pro Tempore.

Burns replaced the 4-term veteran and former Senate Majority Leader with freshman senator Steve Pierce (R-Prescott).

Burns has also reportedly removed both Verschoor and Senator Pamela Gorman (R-Anthem) from the powerful Rules Committee. Gorman also serves as the Senate Majority Whip.

update: The EV Tribune has more information