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House panel passes bill clarifying travel expense disclosure
A House panel has passed a measure that would clarify what lawmakers have to report as gifts for travel-related expenses.
Judge rules firing of Phoenix VA director was justified
A judge has ruled that the Department of Veterans Affairs was justified in firing the former director of its Phoenix office, but not because of delays in care and secret waiting lists that consumed the agency this year.
Senator tries again to ban tickets from lobbyists
Against the odds, a new bill has been introduced to ban free tickets from lobbyists for sporting and entertainment events.
Small gifts make big – and murky – difference in campaign finance transparency
Arizona was fairly giving this election season, kicking in at least $16 million to presidential candidates, according to the Federal Election Commission.
County attorney wants lobbying laws overhauled after Fiesta Bowl scandal
Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery, who is wrapping up an eight-month investigation into the Fiesta Bowl scandal, will ask lawmakers to overhaul the state’s lobbying laws, saying financial reporting requirements are confusing and out of touch with what he believes the public demands of its elected officials.
“If it’s too much of a burden for an elected official to keep the pub[...]
