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.
3 ethics members temporarily replaced; Bundgaard trial will go on as planned
The latest twist in the saga involving Sen. Scott Bundgaard compelled three members from the Senate Ethics Committee today to recuse themselves from the panel. But Bundgaard is not getting what he ultimately wants: The trio barred from investigating his February freeway fight with his ex-girlfriend.
Pearce denies request to boot 3 ethics members in Bundgaard trial
Senate President Russell Pearce today denied a request by a lawyer for Sen. Scott Bundgaard to remove three members of the ethics committee from hearing a complaint involving the Peoria Republican’s February domestic violence incident.
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.
Capitol Quotes: March 18, 2011
“My first impression is, ‘Wow.’” — Rep. Bob Robson, R-Chandler, reacting to the Senate’s budget proposal.
Gould appointed Judiciary Chair
Sen. Ron Gould, a conservative Republican from Lake Havasu City, said he would be chairing the Senate Judiciary Committee.
$137M from stimulus aids 3 Ariz. projects
The White House has released a report praising 100 projects across the nation - including three in Arizona - that were made possible by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to help boost the economy and create or sustain jobs.