Push for transparency focuses on campaign spending, gift giving

Push for transparency focuses on campaign spending, gift giving (access required)

By Caitlin Coakley Beckner - caitlin.coakley@azcapitoltimes.com

Published: January 30, 2012 at 6:45 am

In the wake of two of Arizona’s biggest political shake-ups of last year, lawmakers are hoping a little sunshine will help clean up the mess.

Shadowy groups involved in the recall of then-Senate President Russell Pearce brought to light some of the flaws in the current financial disclosure requirements. Meanwhile, the Fiesta Bowl scandal brought to light ethical questions about what should be considered a gift from a lobbyist.

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