Scott Bundgaard

Scott Bundgaard, Disgraced Former Lawmaker, Files $10 Million Notice of Claim Against Phoenix; Will it Help Him Find a New Girlfriend?

Scott Bundgaard resigned from the state Senate in January, but he just doesn't know when to quit.The disgraced ex-lawmaker whines that he's the victim in a diatribe posted on the Sonoran Alliance blog over the weekend, on the heels of his $10 million notice of claim against the city of Phoenix for d ... More >>

Scott Bundgaard Takes Aim at Aubry Ballard Pal David Leibowitz in Twitter-Town

​Shamed former state Senator Scott Bundgaard has found himself in a new fight -- and this time it isn't taking place on the side of a Valley freeway.Bundgaard is smack-dab in the middle of a Twitter showdown with David Leibowitz, former Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon's old PR flack/pal of Aubry Ballard ... More >>

"Birther" Judy Burges to Fill Scott Bundgaard's Senate Seat

​Republican state Representative Judy Burges has a new title: state Senator Judy Burges.Burges was chosen this morning by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to fill the state Senate seat made vacant when former Senator Scott Bundgaard.Bundgaard, as you know, called it quits just minutes befo ... More >>

Has Joe Arpaio's Endorsement Become "Toxic?"

​Former presidential candidate Rick Perry pulled the plug on his failed campaign yesterday, which is the second time in two presidential elections that a candidate with Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's backing failed to make it out of a GOP primary.As Valley attorney Chad Snow commented on our ... More >>

Representative Judy Burges One of Three Possible Replacements For Shamed Former State Senator Scott Bundgaard

​There's good news and bad news...The good news: the Scott Bundgaard freeway fight fiasco is finally over. The bad news: he might be replaced by state Representative Judy Burges -- one of the first sponsors of Arizona's humiliating "Birther Bill," and the author of the "I didn't pay enough fund" b ... More >>

Should Arizona Ditch Legislative Immunity For Lawmakers?

​Following the resignation of former state Senator Scott Bundgaard over the scuffle he got into with his former girlfriend on the side of a Valley freeway -- and the legislative fiasco that followed -- Democratic state Senator Steve Gallardo says he plans to introduce a bill that would do away wit ... More >>

Senator Scott Bundgaard Calls it Quits Minutes Before He Was Scheduled to Testify at Ethics Hearing

Former state Senator Scott Bundgaard​*UPDATE* Bundgaard confirms to New Times that he has resigned. He says he'll speak with us about it later today.State Senator Scott Bundgaard was scheduled to testify this afternoon during the Senate ethics hearing over the freeway fight he got into with his fo ... More >>

Scott Bundgaard's Attorney: Senator Resigned Because Ethics Hearing Was Unfair

​State Senator Scott Bundgaard resigned from the Senate this afternoon just minutes before he was supposed to testify in front of the Senate Ethics Committee regarding a scuffle he got into with his former girlfriend on the side of a Valley freeway.Bundgaard's attorney, Andre Merrett, tells New Ti ... More >>

Scott Bundgaard's Request to Halt Senate Ethics Hearing Over Fight With Former Flame to Be Heard By Judge

​A Maricopa County Superior Court judge today will consider whether to put a stop to the State Senate ethics hearing over the fight Senator Scott Bundgaard got into with his former gal-pal on the side of a Valley highway last year.Bundgaard's attorneys have requested that Judge John Buttrick issue ... More >>

Judge Denies Senator Scott Bundgaard's Request to Halt Ethics Hearing Over Fight With Former Gal-Pal

​A Maricopa County Superior Court judge has denied state Senator Scott Bundgaard's request to put a stop to the State Senate ethics hearing over the fight the senator got into with his former gal-pal on the side of a Valley highway last year.See our coverage of the scuffle the senator had with for ... More >>

Steve Pierce to Replace Booted Senator Russell Pearce as State Senate President *WITH UPDATE*

Senator Steve Pierce will take over for ousted Senator Russell Pearce as president of the Arizona Senate.​State Senate Republicans confirm to New Times that GOPers have selected a replacement for ousted Senate President Russell Pearce following his historic loss in Tuesday night's recall election. ... More >>

Scott Bundgaard Files Ethics Complaint Against Ethics Committee Members

Jeez, hurry up and resign already...State Senator Scott Bundgaard, facing an ethics complaint and possible expulsion from the Senate for his roadside fracas with his now former girlfriend and his invocation of legislative immunity,  has filed an ethics complaint against three members of the sta ... More >>

Senator Scott Bundgaard Avoids Jail Time; Pleads No Contest to Misdemeanor Charge Stemming From Freeway Fight With Former Flame

Senator Scott Bundgaard -- and the shiner he received during a February scuffle with his now ex-girlfriend Aubry Ballard on the side of a Valley freeway.​State Senator Scott Bundgaard pleaded no contest this morning to a misdemeanor endangerment charge stemming from a February scuffle on the side ... More >>

Russell Pearce, Scott Bundgaard Score Meaningless "Friend of the Family Awards"

Mean ol' Russ is a "Friend of the Family": Who Knew?Funny thing about the ruling Republican caste here in Sand Land: they like to give themselves meaningless awards that look legitimate to the unskeptical eye, in a bald attempt to trick the electorate into thinking that they're a bunch of good guys ... More >>

Senator Scott Bundgaard Domestic Violence Hearing Postponed

Phoenix Police DepartmentSenator Scott Bundgaard...and his shiner.​State Senator Scott Bundgaard was supposed to be in Phoenix Municipal Court this morning to answer for his alleged scuffle with ex-girlfriend Aubry Ballard, but he wasn't, and now his hearing's been rescheduled.Bundgaard's attorney ... More >>

State Senator Scott Bundgaard Pleads Not Guilty to Charges Stemming From Freeway Fight With Former Flame

State Senator Scott Bundgaard​State Senator Scott Bundgaard's attorney was in Phoenix Municipal Court yesterday where he pleaded not guilty on Bundgaard's behalf to charges stemming from a February fracas with then gal-pal Aubry Ballard on the side of a Valley freeway.Bundgaard's been charged with ... More >>

Senator Scott Bundgaard Charged With Reckless Assault for Freeway Scuffle With Ex-Gal Pal

Phoenix Police Department Senator Scott Bundgaard shortly after going a few rounds with his former flame, Aubry Ballard.​State Senator -- and former Senate majority leader -- Scott Bundgaard has been charged with a pair of misdemeanors for his February freeway scuffle with his ex-gal-pal "I ... More >>

State Senator Scott Bundgaard Freeway Fracas: Decision on Charges Weeks Away

To charge, or not to charge? That is the question a Phoenix city prosecutor faces in regards to State Senator Scott Bundgaard.​Despite Phoenix police recommending that he be charged with assault for a February freeway fight with his then gal-pal Aubry Ballard, the prosecutor handling State Senator ... More >>

Russell Pearce Is His Own Worst Enemy

Morning Poll: Should Scott Bundgaard's Ex-Gal-Pal Be Charged With Assault?

Police say Senator Scott Bundgaard should be charged with assault. Charges against his ex-girlfriend, however, have been dropped -- for now.​The Phoenix Police Department announced yesterday that following an investigation, it's been determined that state Senator Scott Bundgaard should be charged ... More >>

Senator Scott Bundgaard Should be Charged With Assault for Freeway Fracas With Former Flame, Cops Say *UPDATED With Reponse From Bundgaard*

Senator Scott Bundgaard should be charged with assault, cops conclude.​The Phoenix Police Department has completed its investigation into the February freeway fracas between Senator Scott Bundgaard and his then-gal-pal Aubry "Heavyweight Champion of the Highway" Ballard and concluded that Bundgaar ... More >>

Scott Bundgaard Mess: Senate Ethics Panel Dismisses Complaint

Senator Scott Bundgaard​Despite getting the boot from his leadership position by Senate GOPers earlier this week for last month's freeway fracas with former gal-pal Aubry Ballard, former state Senate Majority Leader Scott Bundgaard apparently still has some friends on the Senate Ethics Committee.T ... More >>

Morning Poll: Will State Senate Majority Leader Scott Bundgaard Get the Boot From Leadership Spot Today?

Will Senator Scott Bundgaard still have the title of majority leader by the end of the day?​State Senate Republicans are expected to revisit the Scott Bundgaard fiasco this morning, and New Times' sources say there's no chance of the majority leader escapes the meeting with the title of "majority ... More >>

Scott Bundgaard Booted as Arizona Senate Majority Leader 'Cause of Roadside Domestic-Violence Incident

Senator Scott Bundgaard is out as Senate majority leader.​As New Times noted last week, it was only a matter of time before Senate Majority leader Scott Bundgaard got the boot from his leadership position, and today it happened.Senate sources confirm to New Times that Republicans voted  ... More >>

Russell Pearce Linked To Japan Disaster By Patrons of Local Sports Bar

We settled in yesterday for an annual ritual--watching the NCAA March Madness Selection Show at a Scottsdale bar, Zipps Sports Grill up on East Greenway Parkway.​It's always a hoot to see guys armed with schooners of brewskies trying to keep up with the match-ups as they flash on the big TV screen ... More >>

Scott Bundgaard's Lawyer, Mark Goldman, is Same Guy Accused of Helping Lisa Aubuchon Screw Over Don Stapley

Scott Bundgaard's now dancing with Mark Goldman, a former deputy county attorney who may have helped Lisa Aubuchon and Andrew Thomas retaliate against Maricopa County Supervisor Don Stapley.​ Local lawyer Mark Goldman's alleged actions in the investigation of Maricopa County Supervisor Don Sta ... More >>

Morning Poll: Are You Buyin' Senator Scott Bundgaard's Gun Story?

Senator Scott Bundgaard claims his girlfriend pulled a piece during a February alleged domestic violence incident.​Embattled state Senate Majority Leader Scott Bundgaard had a interesting yarn for his GOP colleagues in the Senate on Tuesday: he now claims that in addition to giving him a black eye ... More >>

Tale of the Gun: Scott Bundgaard Tells Senate GOPers Gal-Pal Pulled a Piece During February Scuffle

Scott Bundgaard now says his ex-girlfriend pulled out a gun during last month's highway scuffle.​Embattled state Senate Majority Leader Scott Bundgaard reportedly told Senate Republicans that his now-ex-girlfriend, Aubry Ballard, pulled out a gun during a roadside brouhaha last month that left the ... More >>

Scott Bundgaard to Get Boot as Majority Leader, Sources Say

Joe Arpaio-approved Senate Majority Leader Scott Bundgaard's chances of remaining in his leadership position are precisely zilch, Senate sources say ​State Senate Majority Leader Scott Bundgaard may have staved off being ousted from his leadership position when he met with Senate Republicans ... More >>

March 9 In Blogs: Jan Brewer, Forever 21, Mumford & Sons, Big Earl's BBQ, and Scott Bundgaard

​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

Morning Poll: Should State Senator Scott Bundgaard Resign Over Freeway Brouhaha

State Senator Scott Bundgaard's been asked to resign. ​The black eye state Senate Majority Leader Scott Bundgaard allegedly suffered as the result of a right hook from his now-ex-girlfriend, Aubry "Highway Heavyweight Champion" Ballard, is probably the least of the senator's concerns this morning. ... More >>

More Tales of State Senator Scott Bundgaard's Checkered Past Surface as Majority Leader Faces Ethics probe

azleg.gov​State Senator Scott Bundgaard's roadside domestic violence debacle on February 25 continues to dust up the many blemishes in the majority leader's past. And today, the tale of another jilted love affair involving Bundgaard and a woman are making headlines. The skeletons in the Peoria Re ... More >>

Scott Bundgaard Avoids Ouster From Leadership Role in Senate. Still Faces Likely Ethics Probe

With friends like these...​State Senate Majority Leader Scott Bundgaard will remain the second-most powerful person in the Senate following a closed-door meeting with members of the Republican caucus this morning, at which GOP lawmakers discussed the senator's February domestic violence incident.S ... More >>

Scott Bundgaard Avoids Ouster From Leadership Role in Senate. Still Faces Likely Ethics Probe

With friends like these...​State Senate Majority Leader Scott Bundgaard will remain the second-most powerful person in the Senate following a closed-door meeting with members of the Republican caucus this morning, at which GOP lawmakers discussed the senator's February domestic violence incident, ... More >>

March 8 In Blogs: Paddle Boarding, Lady Gaga, Caramelpalooza, and Scott Bundgaard

​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

Scott Bundgaard's Police Report: Bundgaard Invoked Immunity

The PPD says Bundgaard invoked immunity "several times"The Phoenix Police Department has released the report on the recent domestic violence incident involving Republican state Senate Majority Leader Scott Bundgaard and his then paramour Aubry Ballard.Perhaps the most contentious issue it addresses ... More >>

Scott Bundgaard Apologizes to Fellow State Senators After Marking Up Girlfriend on Freeway and Avoiding Arrest Due to "Immunity"

Scott Bundgaard​ Arizona State Senator Scott Bundgaard apologized to his fellow lawmakers today for any trouble his public fight with his girlfriend might have caused them. But if police are correct that Bundgaard cried "immunity" after police showed up at the scene, he probably should also a ... More >>

Primary Post-Mortem

You know it was a weird election if The Spike is actually missing John McCain

Banned in Glendale

Community college literary magazine sparks right-wing censorship battle

Spender Bender

Campaign contributions buy the strangest things

Captive Audience

The president came to town and all I got was a good look at his red neck

Keep On Truckin'

Bundgaard takes constituent services to a new, inexplicable level

Scott Free

Senator Bundgaard comes to the rescue of a polluter

Flashes

Rose Peddles

People are talking about a young political consultant named Jason Rose. But it's probably not the message he'd like to get across.

Budget Bonanza or Bust?

Discord between GOP lawmakers and the governor is just one reason the budget battle might get ugly.

Tax Breaks Thicker Than Thieves ... when industry sidles over for a handout

FLASHES

FREON EASY

ARIZONA'S REPUBLICAN LEADERS WANT THE STATE TO BUCK FEDERAL LAWS ON CFC PRODUCTION. THAT'S WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WEIRD SCIENCE MIXES WITH WACKY POLITICS.

Pols to the Wall