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Senate lawyer seeks Bundgaard’s expulsion
Arguing that Sen. Scott Bundgaard exercised poor judgment and put the lives of several people in harm’s way, one of the lawyers hired by the Senate Ethics Committee is seeking the gravest penalty for breaching ethical rules — expulsion from the Legislature.
In his opening statement in the Jan. 5 ethics hearing, Attorney Michael Liburdi said Bundgaard assaulted his then-girlfriend, A[...]
Sinema’s resignation to trigger changes at Capitol
Kyrsten Sinema’s resignation from the Senate triggers a replacement process that will create a domino effect at the state Capitol.
More than two dozen witnesses, including Sen. Reagan and Ballard, to testify in Bundgaard’s trial
The lawyer who is investigating whether Sen. Scott Bundgaard breached ethical rules over a roadside scuffle with his ex-girlfriend plans to call the woman to the witness stand.
Judge to Bundgaard: Court can’t intervene; ethics trial will move forward
Sen. Scott Bundgaard’s final effort to halt the investigation into whether he breached ethical rules has failed.
A judge today ruled the issue is a political question that the court doesn’t have the authority to wade into, denying Bundgaard’s plea to stop the Senate Ethics Committee from holding a full-blown investigation scheduled for Thursday.
Year in Review: ‘Say what?’ moments: Outrageous, engaging and head-scratching comments from 2011
Politicians sometimes say the ‘darndest’ things, and 2011 didn’t disappoint. Whether deliberate or inadvertent, some comments by Arizona’s lawmakers outraged, inflamed or simply stoked people’s imaginations. Here are some comments and moments that left many scratching their heads, hopping mad or laughing out loud. If they proved anything, it’s this: The state Capitol can be a [...]
Basha, former Phoenix Mayor Johnson helping Lewis raise money for 2012
The 2012 election is still about a year away, but it appears Sen. Jerry Lewis has already secured the support of prominent Arizonans in political and business circles in his bid for reelection.
Bundgaard claims Ethics Committee will recommend expulsion
Sen. Scott Bundgaard, who is facing an inquiry into whether he breached ethical rules, is convinced the panel of lawmakers tasked to judge his conduct will recommend his expulsion from the Senate.
Lewis gets four committees as Senate shuffles
In the wake of the ouster of Senate President Russell Pearce, his replacement has shuffled the Senate’s committee assignments.
‘Arizona Accord’ aims to change state’s illegal immigration enforcement image
A major effort is underway to get businesses, faith-based organizations and other groups to rally behind a more humane set of principles to guide how Arizona deals with illegal immigration, the complex and emotionally-draining subject that has consumed much of the state’s energy in the past few years.
Senate to undo increase in state employees’ contribution rate to pension plans
In a major reversal of policy, Senate leaders announced Dec. 21 they will work to repeal the increase in government employees’ contribution rate to their retirement plans.
Ethics Committee subpoenas 16 potential witnesses in Bundgaard trial
The Senate Ethics Committee has subpoenaed 16 people who may be called to testify during the investigation into whether Sen. Scott Bundgaard breached ethical rules after he and a girlfriend were seen fighting on the side of a Valley freeway.
State posts modest revenue growth in November
State revenues grew modestly in November even as signs of economic strains persist.
