Former Governor Jane Dee Hull Supports David Schweikert “In these serious financial times, we need David in Congress. Period.” Today, former Governor Jane Dee Hull announced her support for Congressman David Schweikert’s re-election campaign. Hull, who served as Arizona’s 20th Governor from 1997 through 2003, said, “It is my honor to endorse David Schweikert. From first-hand experience I know David is a diligent and trustworthy public servant. With David’s background in finance, he is the perfect conservative champion for this battle. In these serious financial times, we need David in Congress. Period.” Congressman Schweikert served in the Arizona State Legislature when Governor Hull was then Speaker of the House. “It was an honor working with Governor Hull when she entrusted me with the Chairmanship of ... Continue reading →
The Pinal County Sheriff's Office has collected millions of dollars' worth of surplus military equipment that is intended for law-enforcement use and distributed some of the gear to non-police agencies while preparing to sell other property as a budget booster. Both practices are banned by the Pentagon. According to records obtained by The Arizona Republic, in the past two years, Sheriff Paul Babeu's office has received more than $7 million worth of Humvees, fire trucks, guns, defibrillators, barber chairs, underwear, thermal-imaging scopes, computers, motor scooters and other items through the Defense Logistics Agency, which provides the excess military property free to crime-fighting agencies. Surplus equipment | Ariz. Public Safety Procurement Program The merchandise is made available to more than 17,000 police and sheriff's departments nationwide ... Continue reading →
Arizona has never been known for squeaky-clean politics. Its elected officials have been embroiled in some of the most sensational scandals of the past few decades, including the Keating Five, AzScam and the alt-fuels fiasco. One governor was impeached and removed from office while another resigned after being found guilty of bank and wire fraud. A former U.S. congressman from Arizona has been awaiting trial for years on charges including extortion, embezzlement and money laundering. Timeline of political scandals | Top Arizona scandals But to some it seems Arizona has recently opened a new chapter in its raucous political history, as investigations and allegations of corruption and abuse of power have ensnared law-enforcement officials and an unprecedented number of sitting lawmakers. The targets of inquiries ... Continue reading →