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State Bar investigating Woods, Husk in Fiesta case

The State Bar of Arizona says it’s investigating former state Attorney General Grant Woods and the Fiesta Bowl’s ex-lawyer and chief lobbyist for their work at the bowl. Gary Husk...

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Arizona Republic publisher resigns from Fiesta Bowl board

The publisher of Arizona’s largest newspaper has resigned from the Fiesta Bowl board. John Zidich said Monday that he made the move to remove any impartiality questions about The Arizona...

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Gould looking to 2012 for lobbying reform

Gould is planning legislation for next year that would tighten regulations on gifts from lobbyists, though he isn’t sure exactly what changes the bill would make. To read more on...

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Scottsdale mayor pays Fiesta Bowl for fundraiser

The mayor of Scottsdale has repaid the Fiesta Bowl for the cost of a fundraiser it held for him in 2009. Mayor Jim Lane tells The Arizona Republic that he...

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Political fallout from Fiesta Bowl scandal?

Everyone connected to the Fiesta Bowl scandal is now weighing its impact on their political future. “Lawmakers are scrambling right now because of it,” one lobbyist said, noting the flurry...

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Capitol Quotes: April 8, 2011

“Why does it matter? This accomplishes the same thing.” — Brewer spokesman Matthew Benson, when asked why the governor and Legislature opted not to use a direct statute change to...

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Adams reimburses Fiesta Bowl for tickets, travel

House Speaker Kirk Adams (Photo by Bill Coates)
Arizona House Speaker Kirk Adams says he found the allegations in the Fiesta Bowl scandal so disturbing that he...

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Brewer names Fiesta Bowl panel

Gov. Jan Brewer is hoping that a panel with some of the biggest names in Arizona sports can help restore the Fiesta Bowl’s battered image. Brewer on Thursday announced the...

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Pearce, the Fiesta Bowl and political aspirations

Although Pearce has said he reached into his own pocket to pay for game tickets on the trips he’s taken over the years at the Fiesta Bowl’s expense, there is...

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Group files FEC complaint against Fiesta Bowl

A watchdog group wants the Federal Election Commission to launch an investigation into the Fiesta Bowl for reimbursing its employees for campaign donations. In its complaint filed Tuesday, Citizens for...

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Pearce’s finance reports don’t list Fiesta trips

Senate Pres. Russell Pearce, seen here at the statewide Jan. 3 inauguration (Photo by Evan Wyloge/Arizona Capitol Times)
Financial disclosure statements filed by Senate President Russell...

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