Recent Articles from jkronenfeld
Prop 312: a misguided response to homelessness and crime
This November, Arizona voters will be asked to decide on Proposition 312, a plan that offers property tax refunds to owners who face costs from public issues like homelessness, vandalism, […]
Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated with an eye on the election
Many Native Americans across the U.S. are coming together for Indigenous Peoples Day to celebrate their history and culture and acknowledge the ongoing challenges they face with a focus on […]
Previous gubernatorial race winner in county determines ballot order, but should it?
Wondering why Kamala Harris is listed ahead of Donald Trump on your ballot? Or vice versa? Or Ruben Gallego versus Kari Lake? It’s not a conspiracy. It’s the law. And […]
Limited growth and increased spending needs pose tough choices for Hobbs
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs won’t have much room for new spending on education, water or just about anything else in the remaining two years of her initial term as Arizona’s […]
Study says 32 million Christians likely not to vote
A new study by a researcher at Arizona Christian University says 32 million Christians who are regular churchgoers are likely to stay home this election. And that, according to the […]
Parties target pair of swing districts in bid to flip legislature
In two swing districts of the state with bipartisan representation, Republicans and Democrats are seeking legislative majorities by completely flipping districts they have voter advantage in. Republicans are heavily focusing […]
Ruben Gallego and Kari Lake to face off in debate for Arizona Senate
Ruben Gallego and Kari Lake meet Wednesday for the only debate of the Arizona Senate race, a matchup that comes as voters begin casting ballots in a contest that will […]
Make tax code fair: end cuts for wealthy and corporations
How is it fair to middle class Arizonans that the wealthy and corporations pay so little in taxes? That’s the message I took to Washington, D.C. last month when I […]
Voter decisions on propositions are nearly permanent, thanks to Voter Protection Act
Every measure on the 2024 ballot comes with a word of warning: Make sure this is what you really want to do. The reason? They are pretty much permanent. The […]
Expected Pinal County ruling could affect how many ballots are rejected in Arizona’s November election
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Arizona’s free newsletter here. A Pinal County judge is set […]
State universities deny claim Harris campaign improperly obtained student data
The state’s three universities say the head of the Senate Government Committee is off base with his claims they are illegally selling data about their students. Representatives of the schools, […]
The Hidden Power of the Arizona Corporation Commission: Why Your Vote Matters
There are a lot of really important issues on your ballot this fall. But it is not just the presidential candidates and the ballot propositions that you need to pay […]