Joe Arpaio Gives Nod to Matt Salmon in District 6 Congressional Race

District 6 Congressional candidate Matt Salmon must have coughed up $2,000 really impressed Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio — the sheriff has penned a glowing endorsement for the former Republican congressman in his attempt to become a congressman once again.Salmon’s campaign today announced Arpaio’s endorsement. The theme of the political…

State Senator Scott Bundgaard Domestic-Violence Hearing Postponed

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 attorneys reportedly are asking for a change of venue and say they need time to interview additional witnesses.Bundgaard’s been…

Richard Taylor, Owner of Arizona Trailer Manufacturing, Convicted and Fined for Hiring 10 Undocumented Workers

A Buckeye trailer manufacturing firm and its owner were ordered by a federal judge to pay $30,000 in fines and received two years’ probation for hiring undocumented workers. Richard Taylor and his company, Arizona Trailer Manufacturing, was convicted in U.S. District Court and sentenced on Wednesday. Dennis Burke, Arizona U.S. Attorney and Matt Allen, special agent in…

Gilbert Town Offices Switch to Monday-Thursday Hours Next Week

A Gilbert town official recently sent us an e-mail with a “signature” at the bottom that read: “Beginning July 11, 2011, Gilbert will offer extended customer service hours for most Town services, of 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday – Thursday…” In government-speak, though, “extended” hours also means a lot…

PETA Not Pleased With State Capitol’s Response to Rat Invasion

The Arizona Legislature’s not in session, but the State Capitol is still swarming with rats. Not the usual elected rats, but actual rodents that are apparently “invading” the building.According to the Arizona Republic, “The House of Representatives, the Senate and the executive tower where the governor works have been magnets…

Greg Stanton, Phoenix Mayor Wanna-Be, Outraises Political Challengers

Greg Stanton, a leading candidate for Phoenix mayor, pulled in more campaign contributions in the past five months than his political challengers.A first glance at campaign finance reports reveals  that he raised more than $250,000 between January 1 and May 31. During the same period, former Councilwoman Peggy Neely raised…