Congressmen Demand IRS Plan to Address Concerns Over Employee Retention Tax Credit

By East Arizona News | Oct 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-01) and Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) have written to IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel, urging the agency to provide a plan to resolve concerns surrounding the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC). The congressmen highlight ongoing issues with fraud, a backlog of unprocessed claims, and delays in distributing the credit to eligible businesses.In their letter, Chairmen Schweikert and Smith request that the IRS address several specific concerns. They ask for details on...

Schweikert Honors Dr. C.T. Wright at Fountain Hills Post Office Dedication Ceremony

By East Arizona News | Oct 5, 2023

Today, U.S. Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-01) participated in a dedication ceremony of the Fountain Hills Post Office in honor of Dr. C.T. Wright. The ceremony recognized Dr. Wright's devotion to public service and his meaningful contributions that have left a remarkable impact on countless Arizona communities.Joined by Fountain Hills Mayor Ginny Dickey, U.S. Postal Service Arizona/New Mexico District Manager John Morgan, and Dr. Wright's niece, Dr. Olivet James-Robinson, Congressman Schweikert reflected on the life and legacy of Dr. Wright. During the ceremony, Dr....

Smoky skies remain in Scottsdale following SRP-MIC landfill fire

By East Arizona News Report | Oct 5, 2023

Although SRP-MIC reports that the fire at their landfill has been suppressed since early Sunday, the landscaping debris continued to smolder and smoke Tuesday morning.

Help shape the future of Scottsdale Parks and Recreation

By East Arizona News Report | Oct 5, 2023

The Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Department recently kicked off its citywide master planning process.

Schweikert: 'the solution should never be to empower the Left'

By East Arizona News | Oct 4, 2023

Arizona Rep. David Schweikert expresses his disappointment in the actions of his fellow Republican colleagues. In a historic move, Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy was removed from his position on Tuesday. This motion was initiated by Representative Matt Gaetz from Florida.

WIFA approves $250,000 Water Conservation grant for Scottsdale Water’s residential grass removal program

By East Arizona News Report | Oct 4, 2023

The Water Infrastructure Finance Authority (WIFA) Board of Directors voted on Sept. 20 to approve a $250,000 grant to Scottsdale Water through the Water Conservation Grant Fund (WCGF).

Navajo County districts: American indian or alaskan native students were the most represented ethnicity in 2021-22 school year

By East Arizona News | Oct 3, 2023

In Navajo County districts, there were more American Indian or Alaskan Native students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

U.S. Representative David Schweikert Votes Against Continuing Appropriations Act, Expresses Concerns Over Fiscal Trajectory and Border Crisis

By East Arizona News | Oct 3, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01) made his stance clear today as he voted against H.R. 5860, the Continuing Appropriations Act, which aimed to extend government funding at current levels for another 45 days. Schweikert expressed his disappointment in the bill, stating that it failed to address the nation’s worsening fiscal trajectory and unmitigated border crisis.“On Friday, Republicans put forward a fiscally responsible package to keep the government open while Congress continues to work through the...

Schweikert Statement on Motion to Vacate

By East Arizona News | Oct 3, 2023

U.S. Congressman David Schweikert from Arizona's 1st District has expressed his disagreement with the recent vote to vacate the office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives. In a statement released on October 3, 2023, Schweikert criticized the decision made by eight Republicans to join forces with the Democrats in ousting Kevin McCarthy as Speaker.Schweikert condemned the move as "reckless and wrong," emphasizing that empowering the Left should never be the solution, irrespective of any policy differences that may exist among Republicans. His statement highlights...

Apache County’s districts student body comprised mostly of American Indian or Alaskan Native students in 2021-22 school year

By East Arizona News | Oct 2, 2023

American indian or alaskan native students were the most prevalent ethnicity in Apache County school districts in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education

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