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March 19, 2009
Governor Brewer
Establishes Federal Stimulus Website
Improves Government Transparency Through www.azrecovery.gov
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer recently launched a new web site dedicated
to provide information on the federal stimulus dollars made available to
Arizona through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of
2009. The website,
www.azrecovery.gov will serve as Arizona’s one-stop-shop for
information on federal stimulus funding and enable citizens to track
expenditures in an open, accountable and transparent manner.
 “We
encourage every Arizonan to participate in the monitoring, allocation
and use of Arizona's received stimulus funds and to keep track of how
the Act will serve our fellow citizens and its impact upon Arizona’s
future growth and success,” stated Brewer. “As Governor, I am committed
to serving all Arizona citizens, and particularly in these tough
economic times. My Administration is committed to utilizing stimulus
funds received from the Act to create jobs, to protect our most
vulnerable, and grow Arizona’s future; but also, do so without further
increasing the state budget deficit.”
The azrecovery.gov website was developed by the State Web Portal,
www.az.gov, which is managed by the
Government Information Technology Agency.
“One of GITA’s goals
is to increase government transparency and facilitate access to
information,” said Interim State CIO W. Max Ivey. “I’m happy we were
able to play a role in the development of this website.”
Arizona is at the forefront of a groups of states that have unveiled
economic recovery Web sites. Because the stimulus initiative is in its
early stages, and federal agencies are still determining their rules and
regulations, this site does not yet provide the entire spectrum of
information that will likely be provided in the months to follow. Future
capabilities being considered for inclusion on this site are:
• Break down of all
stimulus funds released to Arizona •
Press Releases on Arizona stimulus package
• Federal ARRA Press Releases
• Interactive search services associated with stimulus
data • Interactive
application for grants
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