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Coalition files initiatives on dark money, top-two primary
A coalition looking to dramatically overhaul Arizona’s election system filed initiatives Thursday.
Reagan wants to scrap presidential primary
If you’re not planning to vote in Arizona’s presidential primary this year, you may be missing out on a historic opportunity, because it may be the last one the state ever holds.
Goldwater Institute appeals Medicaid expansion ruling
The Goldwater Institute is asking the Arizona Court of Appeals to throw out a trial court judge’s ruling that a hospital assessment enacted by the Legislature to fund a 2013 expansion of the state’s Medicaid program is not subject to a provision in the Arizona Constitution requiring a two-thirds vote to approve a tax increase.
Ducey starting to get attention on national stage
Since before Gov. Doug Ducey even took office, there’s been a widespread perception at the state Capitol that an effort was afoot to make him into a national figure.
Q&A with Governor Doug Ducey
Gov. Doug Ducey’s second year will get off to a better start than his first. Rather than coming in with a gaping hole in the budget, Arizona has a little extra money to spend.
Ducey unveils state spending plan
The bleeding is over and spending is inching back up under Gov. Doug Ducey’s proposed budget plan, but those who took steep budget cuts last year shouldn’t expect to get much of it back.
Ducey, lawmakers expect honeymoon to continue
After a year, even the best of couples tend to settle into a routine once the honeymoon period comes to an end. Few at the Capitol, however, are expecting Gov. Doug Ducey and the Republican-controlled Legislature to lose the magic they had last year.
Arizona Lottery chief Tony Bouie resigns
Following allegations that he’d improperly used state vehicles for personal reasons and fired several employees and replaced them with friends, Arizona State Lottery Director Tony Bouie resigned his position to avoid being a “distraction,” according to the Governor’s Office.
Coalition launches campaign for dark money, top-two ballot measures
Advocates of two proposed amendments to the Arizona Constitution that would dramatically change the face of elections in Arizona have officially joined forces and are preparing to launch their campaign for 2016.
Ducey wants lower taxes, less regulations for ‘on the rise’ Arizona
Gov. Doug Ducey used his State of the State address to tout Arizona as a state that’s “on the rise,” and he vowed to keep the state on that trajectory with lower taxes, reduced regulations and improve education.
Reagan wants coffee shop in Old Capitol
Lawmakers, lobbyist and other Capitol denizens may soon be able to grab a cup of joe without leaving 1700 W. Washington, at least if Secretary of State Michele Reagan gets her wish.
Reagan asks regulatory panel to rescind Clean Elections rules
Rather than take her dispute with the Citizens Clean Elections Commission to court, Secretary of State Michele Reagan is looking to a panel tasked with overseeing agency regulations to halt a new commission rule that she argued infringes on her authority.
