Recent Articles from Jeremy Duda
Trump supporters cry foul over AZ GOP proxy rules
Some of Donald Trump’s surrogates in Arizona are sounding the alarm about an Arizona GOP directive that they say may hurt the tycoon in his battle with Ted Cruz for delegates to the Republican National Convention.
Lawmakers eye removal of ‘kingmaker’ provision in campaign finance law
The so-called “kingmaker” provision in a controversial campaign finance law that takes effect later this year may have to be downgraded to “princemaker” status, thanks to a proposed change being considered by lawmakers.
Campaign finance bill effectively doubles limits for some politicians
A massive overhaul of Arizona’s campaign finance laws contains a largely overlooked bonus for statewide officials and some others who will be allowed to raise twice as much money from individual contributors than they are now.
DuVal joins old rival Ducey in backing Prop 123
The last time Fred DuVal and Doug Ducey discussed K-12 education and the long-running lawsuit over school funding, the two were trading barbs during the debates of the rancorous 2014 gubernatorial race.
Cruz, Trump move to next phase in Arizona delegate fight
In most presidential election years, the selection of delegates to the national conventions is of little import. But with Cruz and Trump preparing to slug it out at what’s expected to be the first brokered Republican convention in decades, those delegates have taken on a new significance.
Coyotes arena plan must overcome skepticism on financing method
If the Arizona Coyotes want lawmakers to pass legislation that will allow them to build a new publicly funded hockey arena, the team will have to find a way to overcome the Legislature’s historic opposition to the funding mechanism it hopes to use.
Proposed initiative would strengthen Clean Elections
The progressive Arizona Advocacy Network is spearheading the campaign for a citizen initiative dubbed the Arizona Clean and Accountable Elections Act.
Ducey feels ‘immensely safe’ around press corps
Gov. Doug Ducey doesn’t appear to share House Speaker David Gowan’s concerns that he said led him to impose background checks on reporters who want to access to the House floor.
Kurt Davis: Recalling times when people could disagree without becoming enemies
Few people at the Arizona Capitol have been immersed in the state’s political scene for as long as Kurt Davis.
Critics sound alarm over ‘kingmaker’ provision in campaign finance bill
A sweeping piece of legislation is eliminating a restriction enacted by voters 30 years ago as part of Arizona’s first major campaign finance reform.
DOJ seeking info about presidential primary problems in Maricopa County
The U.S. Department of Justice is delving into massive problems that plagued Maricopa County during the presidential preference election.
Ducey withdraws ‘watered-down’ health boards bill over opposition
A plan by Gov. Doug Ducey to move a plethora of health care regulatory boards under the oversight of the Department of Health Services may have been a bit too ambitious.