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Schweikert Statement on Fitch Downgrading the U.S. Credit Rating

By East Arizona News Report | Aug 7, 2023

August 1, U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) released the following statement after Fitch Ratings downgraded the U.S. credit rating from “AAA” to “AA+”:

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Schweikert, Smith Demand Key Document from IRS on Destruction of 30 Million Tax Records

By East Arizona News Report | Jul 31, 2023

On July 25, U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) and Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) sent a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Daniel Werfel demanding the agency provide a copy of a memorandum detailing the recommendation to destroy 30 million unprocessed, paper-filed information tax returns in March 2021 and answer questions that the agency willfully ignored from Republicans last year.

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Schweikert: Even the Left Is Starting to Realize That U.S. National Debt Is Out of Control

By East Arizona News Report | Jul 24, 2023

On July 20, U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) delivered a speech on the House Floor to explain how national debt numbers have exploded to the point where Americans should also be concerned about their own retirement savings on top of saddling future generations with crushing debt. Rep. Schweikert noted that federal trust funds will dry up within the next decade if borrowing costs continue to exponentially rise.

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Scottsdale offering free swim lessons in August

By East Arizona News Report | Jul 22, 2023

August is Drowning Impact Awareness Month (DIAM) in Arizona.

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Schweikert Op-Ed: Let’s Help U.S. Entrepreneurs and Families by Increasing Form 1099’s Reporting Threshold

By East Arizona News Report | Jul 17, 2023

U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) yesterday authored an op-ed for the Phoenix Business Journal promoting the Small Business Paperwork Savings Act, legislation he introduced last month to increase the Form 1099 reporting requirement threshold to account for cost-of-living adjustments since 1954, when the $600 threshold was first established in the Internal Revenue Code. Rep. Schweikert’s legislation was included in the House Ways and Means Committee’s signature economic package which passed out of Committee in mid-June and awaits a full vote by the House.

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Terech: 'The Kids in Focus exhibit features artwork from the perspective of young Scottsdale residents'

By East Arizona News Report | Jul 14, 2023

State Rep. Laura Terech (D-Scottsdale) is promoting a new children's program based in Scottsdale in a July 7 tweet.

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Schweikert Tells the Truth About Democrats’ Empty Tax Proposals

By East Arizona News Report | Jul 13, 2023

Last night, U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) delivered a speech on the House Floor to explain how Congressional Democrats’ tax proposals fall well short of achieving a balanced federal budget over the next decade.

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Scottsdale’s new green building code takes effect

By East Arizona News Report | Jul 4, 2023

Scottsdale has led the way on green building initiatives since the 90s – a trend the city has continued with implementation of the 2021 International Green Construction Code.

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Emergency Management Services, Audit No. 2307

By East Arizona News Report | Jun 29, 2023

The Emergency Management department is responsible for emergency preparedness training, the planning and coordination of emergency management functions, the implementation of the Emergency Operations Plan, management of the Emergency Operations Center and oversight of the Continuity of Operations Plans (COOPs).

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Scottsdale is certified Gold by Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities

By East Arizona News Report | Jun 29, 2023

Scottsdale is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Certification at the Gold Level for exceptional use of data to inform policy decisions, allocate funding, improve services, evaluate program effectiveness, and engage residents.

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Ransomware Readiness Assessment, Audit No. 2303

By East Arizona News Report | Jun 29, 2023

The City Auditor’s Office contracted with Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker, LLC (BerryDunn) for a Ransomware Readiness Assessment audit to evaluate the effectiveness of controls for preventing, identifying, responding to, and recovering from a ransomware event.

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Diamond Fire update

By East Arizona News Report | Jun 27, 2023

About 4 p.m. June 27, a wildland fire was reported in the vicinity of 130th St & Ranch Gate Road — about two miles north of Tom's Thumb Trailhead.

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Schweikert: ‘Armageddon’ Awaits if U.S. Continues to Borrow Debt at Unsustainable Pace

By East Arizona News Report | Jun 26, 2023

On June 15, U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) delivered a speech on the House Floor to discuss the differences in policies presented by House Republicans and Congressional Democrats when pressed up against the debt ceiling. Rep. Schweikert noted that Republicans exercised fiscal restraint in the Fiscal Responsibility Act, while Democrats extracted billions in additional spending in previous debt ceiling negotiations.

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Schweikert on U.S. Sovereign Debt Projections: The Wheels Are Falling Off

By East Arizona News Report | Jun 26, 2023

Last night, U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) delivered a speech on the House Floor to talk about how Americans are poorer today than they were the day President Biden took office over two years ago. Rep. Schweikert also pointed out that workers and savers are hurt most by historic inflation levels.

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Live entertainment and fun for the whole family at Scottdale's 10th annual 4th of July Celebration

By East Arizona News Report | Jun 23, 2023

Get ready for a fun evening of live entertainment and family-friendly activities as Scottdale gears up for its 10th annual 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Road.

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Residents can now receive email notification when City Council agendas are posted

By East Arizona News Report | Jun 22, 2023

A new email subscription enables residents to be notified when City Council meeting agendas are posted or amended.

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Scottsdale’s community Juneteenth celebration returns

By East Arizona News Report | Jun 15, 2023

Scottsdale’s free Community Juneteenth Celebration, presented by Mayo Clinic, is back by popular demand.

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Schweikert Introduces Legislation to Increase Form 1099 Reporting Threshold, Account for Inflation Adjustments

By East Arizona News Report | Jun 13, 2023

On June9, U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) introduced the Small Business Paperwork Savings Act, legislation to increase the Form 1099 reporting requirement threshold from $600 to $5,000 to account for cost-of-living adjustments since 1954, when the $600 threshold was first established in the Internal Revenue Code.

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Scottsdale Water’s robust rebate program now open

By East Arizona News Report | Jun 10, 2023

Scottsdale Water’s highly popular rebate program is now open for residents and businesses to take advantage of water saving opportunities and get financial incentives for their conservation efforts.

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Schweikert Statement on the Fiscal Responsibility Act

By East Arizona News Report | Jun 7, 2023

On May 31, U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) released the following statement upon House passage of H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023: