Government Accountability
A government that operates behind closed doors cannot be the government of a free people. The Goldwater Institute has prompted several reforms shining light into the inner workings of government, including the nation’s most comprehensive online database of line-by-line government spending and restrictions on politicians using tax money for self-promotion. Our regular watchdog reports are helping citizens hold their elected officials accountable.
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A Recipe for Corruption
Posted on March 22, 2003 | Type: Op-Ed | Author: Satya ThallamCorporation Commissioner Jim Irvin is in the hot seat with the threat of impeachment in the air, but lawmakers are missing the opportunity to address the root of the problem - the commission itself.
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Lobbyists Work on the Government -- And for It
Posted on January 28, 2003 | Type: In the News | Author: Laura KnaperekIn the hearings conducted at the Legislature, almost all that attend and testify are individuals who represent agencies and departments of government. This appears to be a violation of the separation-ofpowers doctrine that is supposed to be for the preservation of liberty of citizens. What impact do such activities have on legislation? And are we, the citizens, paying for government lobbyists to work for the interests of these same agencies and departments?
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Business Lobby Lacks Consensus on Key Legislative Issues
Posted on January 03, 2003 | Type: In the NewsDivided government will be the name of the game when Democratic Gov. Janet Napolitano and the Republican-controlled State Legislature start the 2003 session Jan. 13.
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Economy Moves to the Forefront
Posted on October 02, 2002 | Type: In the NewsThe Star's election reporters Rhonda Bodfield and Hipolito R. Corella have done a six-day series to examine the candidates and their stances on issues in the gubernatorial and congressional races.
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Fix Traffic, Crime, Education, Forget Rio Nuevo
Posted on September 30, 2002 | Type: In the NewsTucson's city officials are having second thoughts about building an aquarium as part of the Rio Nuevo downtown development project. Given the shaky financial state of aquariums nationwide, second thoughts are in order.
