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Many states’ laws would have prohibited Fiesta Bowl trips
As stunning as the Fiesta Bowl revelations were in Arizona, the scandal would have been far more severe for the lawmakers involved had it been the Orange Bowl or Sugar Bowl.
Ex-congressman Matt Salmon plans to run for his old job
Former Arizona congressman Matt Salmon says he plans to announce his candidacy for his old job next week.
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.
Arizona Republic publisher resigns from Fiesta Bowl board
The publisher of Arizona's largest newspaper has resigned from the Fiesta Bowl board.
Ken Bennett to amend disclosure reports to account for free Fiesta Bowl trips
Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett says he plans to file amended personal disclosure statements to add free trips he accepted from the Fiesta Bowl and other groups while a state legislator.
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.
Adams reimburses Fiesta Bowl for tickets, travel
Arizona House Speaker Kirk Adams says he found the allegations in the Fiesta Bowl scandal so disturbing that he reimbursed the bowl for its costs in sending him and his wife to an out-of-state football game.
Sheriff’s captain suing Goddard over emails
A Maricopa County Sheriff's Office captain has filed a lawsuit against former Attorney General Terry Goddard and others over personal emails released to the public.
Intern says he’s talked with Giffords by phone
The man who won praise for going to Rep. Gabrielle Giffords aid immediately after she was shot says he has spoken to the injured congresswoman several times on the phone and is amazed by her recovery.
Fiesta Bowl cancels Phoenix retreat
The Fiesta Bowl has pulled the plug on a three-day spring retreat called the Fiesta Frolic for college football coaches, athletic directors and conference commissioners as it faces questions about its finances and other activities.
House Appropriations plans to hear budget bills Thursday
The House Appropriations Committee is scheduled to hear budget bills Thursday, which could mean the governor and legislative leaders are inching closer towards a final budget compromise.
Attorney General turns over 4 Maricopa County probes to feds
The Arizona Attorney General's Office has turned over four criminal investigations of Maricopa County law enforcement officials to federal prosecutors for possible prosecution, The Arizona Republic has learned.
