Recent Articles from Jeremy Duda
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.
Chief justice asks Ducey to veto Supreme Court expansion bill
Chief Justice Scott Bales wants Gov. Doug Ducey to veto a bill that would add two new justices to the Arizona Supreme Court.
Ducey vetoes Gowan’s bill on community facilities districts
Gov. Doug Ducey today vetoed legislation that would have tilted the balance of power in favor of developers and away from local governments in some special taxing districts.
Legislative maneuver could undermine dark money referendum
A planned citizen referendum to reverse legislation that would make it easier to spend dark money in Arizona may be about to become twice as difficult.
No grand bargain, but still gains for Supreme Court in expansion plan
A grand bargain that the Arizona Supreme Court hoped to strike over the proposed addition of two new justices never materialized as lawmakers approved the court’s expansion in exchange for more modest gains.
GCU offers cash to school districts if property tax cut passes
Grand Canyon University’s president offered to offset any impact a massive tax break would have on two school districts.
McCain confident in re-election with Trump at top of ticket
U.S. Sen. John McCain acknowledged that Donald Trump’s presence at the top of the Republican ticket could make for a more perilous path to re-election, but said he was still confident that he would win a sixth term in November.
House Republicans reject KidsCare restoration in budget
The House of Representatives rejected an attempt to restore a federally funded children’s health insurance program over concerns that it would “blow up the budget.”
Jones jumps into CD5 race
After a month of exploring the race, Christine Jones has officially launched her campaign for Arizona’s 5th Congressional District, a move that could shake up the already crowded contest to replace retiring Congressman Matt Salmon.