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Bundgaard letter: Vast conspiracy to destroy ex-lawmaker
Insisting he was the “victim” and not the perpetrator of domestic violence, former Sen. Scott Bundgaard lashed out at the city of Phoenix, its police department and the chairman of the Senate Ethics Committee, claiming they colluded to destroy him.
Fake Twitter handles aim to entertain but don’t harm politicians, insiders say
At first glance, a newcomer to Twitter may think many politicians have lost their minds.
Their tweets can be outlandish, contain poor grammar and are often filled with ridiculous positions on policy issues.
But it’s all by design. And it’s often not actually the real politician doing the tweeting.
Ex-lawmaker Bundgaard files $10M claim against Phoenix
A former state legislator who resigned in January over a domestic violence incident involving his ex-girlfriend filed a $10 million notice of claim Friday against Phoenix police and city officials. Scott Bundgaard stepped down before he had to testify to a Senate Ethics Committee on whether he should be disciplined for the February 2011 incident.
Phony firms a favorite FBI tactic in targeting lawmakers
While the FBI created a sham business to entice an Arizona lawmaker into taking alleged bribes, agents were busy targeting legislatures in two other states with the same tactic.
Wright’s design for Ariz. Capitol on display
A blue spire would have reached into the clouds, shadowing a blue lattice canopy made to filter sunlight over the buildings, fountains and pools ai??i?? all designed to create an "Oasis in the Desert."
Ex-legislator Patterson no longer applying for NM town board
The Silver City Sun-News reports Daniel Patterson rescinded his application to the Silver City Planning and Zoning Commission in an email to the town's mayor. In the email, Patterson cites growing job and personal responsibilities as the reasons.
Disagreements over ballot measure descriptions could lead to court
A panel of legislators approved language for 11 ballot measures, including the proposals to raise sales taxes by 1 cent, after a contentious three-hour hearing on Monday.
But already, there are hints some of the panel’s decisions might end up getting challenged in court.
Ex-Sen. Cheuvront’s mom thrown off the ballot
Jean Cheuvront-McDermott won’t be the spoiler in an intraparty fight over House seats in Legislative District 24.
Court dismisses case against Democratic candidate in LD30
A judge today dismissed an election challenge against a Democratic legislative candidate who is seeking to unseat an incumbent senator.
Court ruling sets up Crandall-Fillmore primary battle
A judge ruled today that Sen. Rich Crandall submitted enough signatures to stay on the ballot, paving the way for a Senate Republican primary with the man who challenged his candidacy: Rep. John Fillmore.
15 leaving Legislature, 8 running for other offices
Fifteen legislators have announced this year that they will retire or seek another office rather than run for re-election to the Legislature.
A Fighting Chance: Possible 15-15 split in Senate hinges on 4 key races
After taking advantage of an anti-incumbent mood that swept the nation and secured supermajority control of both chambers of the Arizona Legislature two years ago, Republicans are now poised to lose their veto-proof hold at the state Capitol.
