Cities spent $1.2 million in discretionary funds
Ten cities in metropolitan Phoenix spent $1.2 million in taxpayer money known as discretionary funds during the last two years on meals, travel, construction projects and iPads.
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 of legislators who have amended their financial disclosure forms to reflect the trips and those who have hurriedly written checks to the Fiesta Bowl.