Giant Unbalanced Budget Divides Friends and Foes of the Taxpayer
PHOENIX-Arizona's FY 2008-2009 state budget, which is more than a billion dollars over budget, produced sharp divisions in legislators' scores on the 24th annual "Friend of the Taxpayer" Legislative Scorecard, sponsored by the Arizona chapter of Americans for Prosperity (AFP), formerly the Arizona Federation of Taxpayers. Legislators voting against the budget bills scored an average of 82 percent, while legislators voting in favor scored an average of 10 percent.
The top award stayed in Lake Havasu City, with Rep. Trish Groe narrowly beating out Sen. Ron Gould, who earned the top spot the last three years in a row. Joining Groe and Gould in the category "Hero of the Taxpayer" were Gilbert Reps. Andy Biggs and Eddie Farnsworth, scoring 90 percent or higher.
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To view the complete Scorecard, visit Americans for Prosperty Legislative Scorecard
Friday, July 04, 2008
Dear Friend,
Thank you for taking the time to visit my website to find out more about me, my voting record, and where I stand on issues that impact our lives as individuals, Arizonans, and citizens of district III. It is an honor to serve you in Phoenix and act as your voice at the State Capitol.
On Friday, June 27, 2008 shortly after 10:00 pm the Arizona State Legislature concluded a 166 day session ~ the fourth longest in state history. It was a long and contentious session that culminated in the passage of a disastrous state budget that includes, among other offensive provisions, $2 Billion Dollars in borrowing. For additional details of this budget, information on legislation proposed and adopted this session, and my general comments and perspective, please visit my blog "Arizona Capitol Update".
Again, many thanks for your prayers, encouragement, and unwavering support. Without my God, my family, and my friends, absolutely none of this would be possible.
Most sincerely,
Trish Groe
