Recent Articles from Jeremy Duda
Appellate court upholds Horne campaign finance ruling
The Arizona Court of Appeals rebuffed former Attorney General Tom Horne’s latest attempt to clear himself of the allegations that partially led to his defeat in his re-election campaign, affirming a lower court ruling that upheld a $400,000 fine for campaign finance violations related to his 2010 campaign.
Clean Elections takes no action on GRRC order on dark money rule
In its first meeting since the Governor’s Regulator Review Council ordered it to repeal a handful of rules, including one that could force disclosure from some dark money groups, the Citizens Clean Elections commission responded with silence.
Much work remains on Ducey professional licensing bill
One of Gov. Doug Ducey’s top priorities from his State of the State address took its first step toward completion as a House committee signed off on his plan to eliminate licensing requirements for a handful of professions, but there is still much work to be done before the proposal is in its final form.
Ducey signs pension reform bills
Gov. Doug Ducey signed two bills aimed at reforming Arizona’s underfunded pension system for law enforcement officers and firefighters. But voters will get the final say.
Yee seeks to curb per diem after Industrial Commission flap
Sen. Kimberly Yee wants to ensure that last year’s revelations about per diem payments to two members of the Industrial Commission of Arizona won’t repeat themselves.
Juan Ciscomani: Keeping governor’s focus on southern Arizona, Sonora
Juan Ciscomani’s dual roles as director of Gov. Doug Ducey’s southern Arizona office and the Arizona-Mexico Commission’s Sonora office seem like a natural fit.
Lawmakers wade into Clean Elections rules fight
Republican lawmakers are hoping to go to the ballot box to settle a dispute over whether the Citizens Clean Elections Commission is subject to the same rulemaking regulations as other state agencies.
Ducey willing to sign JTED bill before budget
Gov. Doug Ducey will sign a bill restoring funding to joint technical education districts if the Legislature sends it to his desk.
AG’s Office confirms Bouie investigation
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office is investigating Tony Bouie, who resigned as state Lottery director following revelations that he used state vehicles for personal reasons and fired agency employees so he could hire friends to replace them.
Ambitious Ducey plan aims for ‘Arizona’s own geek squad’
A proposed overhaul of the Arizona Commerce Authority by Gov. Doug Ducey will help set the stage for future reductions in regulations and taxes that are deemed to put Arizona at an economic disadvantage.
Borrelli hoping for better luck on First Things First sweep
Rep. Sonny Borrelli is hoping to circumvent an obstructive committee chairman with a new plan to sweep funding for an early childhood development program.
Review Council sets stage for court showdown with Clean Elections
A court showdown may be looming after a panel that oversees agency regulations ordered the Citizens Clean Elections Commission to repeal a set of rules regulating privately funded candidates and political committees.