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DeWit blasts Reagan after she slams him over “sour grapes” on pamphlets
Secretary of State Michele Reagan has some harsh words for those who claim that office’s failure to mail 200,000 publicity pamphlets tilted the outcome of Tuesday’s special election in favor of Proposition 123. Her words are specifically for state Treasurer Jeff DeWit.
Ducey signs bill that undermines campaign finance referendum
Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill that creates a major roadblock for opponents of a new campaign finance law on “dark money” organizations who hope to get the law repealed via citizen referendum.
Prop 123 holds narrow lead, but possibly no final results until Friday
Maricopa County election officials said vote-counting for Tuesday’s special election likely wouldn’t conclude until Friday, as Proposition 123 clung to a slim lead.
Sponsor calls for more diversity as governor signs Supreme Court expansion
Gov. Doug Ducey will have an unprecedented opportunity to stack the Arizona Supreme Court with his own appointments before his first term is halfway finished after signing legislation adding two new justices to the bench.
Voters split on Prop 123, which holds narrow lead
Years of litigation over K-12 education funding hangs in the balance, as Arizona voters in a special election are closely divided on Proposition 123, a plan aimed at ending a long-running lawsuit.
McCain hits Kirkpatrick over Obamacare in TV ad
The Republican primary is three months away, but U.S. Sen. John McCain already has his eyes on the general election and is taking an early shot at his likely Democratic opponent.
Redistricting commission likely to need additional funds
The Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission is likely to need some extra funds after the Legislature declined to let it to use leftover money it says it needs to fight the final legal challenge to the maps it approved in 2012.
Poll shows Prop. 123 with slim majority
On the eve of the special election, a poll shows Proposition 123 prevailing with a relatively modest victory.
K-12 lawsuit could take years to settle if Prop. 123 is defeated
Years of litigation paved the way to Proposition 123, and if the measure fails, several more years’ worth of courtroom battles would likely be the result.
Pros and cons of Proposition 123
On both sides of the debate, Proposition 123 has been the rare issue that cuts across the political divide in Arizona.
GOLIATH VS. DEWIT: Proposition 123 becomes a campaign of asymmetrical warfare
The campaign for Proposition 123 has millions of dollars, television ads, support from prominent figures from across Arizona’s political and business worlds, and the power of Gov. Doug Ducey’s bully pulpit.
Ryan alleges Reagan cover-up, calls for impeachment
One day after Attorney General Mark Brnovich declined to push for the postponement of Tuesday’s special election, Chandler attorney Tom Ryan alleged a cover-up by Secretary of State Michele Reagan over her failure to inform the public about 200,000 un-mailed publicity pamphlets. He called for the Legislature to impeach her.
