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Lake says she’ll skip PBS interview after ultimatum
After learning that Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs was offered the opportunity for a one-on-one interview with Arizona PBS, GOP nominee Kari Lake says won’t do her own interview with the station anymore.
Kavanagh announces intended legislation to defund Arizona PBS
A Republican state representative announced plans to introduce legislation that would cut off funding for Arizona PBS in response to the station giving Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs a one-on-one interview.
Complaint sent to AG’s office claims recorder violated statutes
A complaint sent to Attorney General Mark Brnovich’s office alleges Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer violated two Arizona statutes outlawing the use of public money to influence a campaign.
Candidates misstate opponents’ abortion positions
As abortion cases wind their way through the court system, candidates for November's election on both sides of the aisle have avoided detailing their exact stance on the controversial issue. That’s opened the door for wild – and unsupported – claims about candidates’ positions on the issue.
Lake interview cancelled as debate drama continues
On Wednesday morning, Republican gubernatorial nominee Kari Lake was set to sit down for a one-on-one interview co-hosted by Arizona PBS and the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission at 3:30 in the afternoon, after Democratic candidate Katie Hobbs declined to participate in a gubernatorial candidate debate. But by the end of the day, that plan was off.
Arizona county mulls ballot hand-count, but lawyer says no
Officials in a southeastern Arizona county were prepared to move ahead with a plan to hand count all ballots in November's election alongside the normal machine count on Tuesday, but at the last minute the county attorney told the board they had no legal authority to do so.
Protect Democracy Project demands groups drop plans to watch ballot boxes
An attorney for Protect Democracy Project is demanding that Yavapai County groups drop their plans to watch ballot drop boxes, claiming it likely violates state and federal law.
Who’s on second? Prop 131 answers with new lieutenant governor’s office
Sen. J. D. Mesnard, R-Chandler, hopes voters approve Proposition 131, which would make Arizona one of the last states in the country to create an office of lieutenant governor who would succeed the governor.
Arizona conservative groups oppose ‘dark money’ measure
In 2014, the state's largest electric company put $10.7 million into successful efforts to elect Republicans Tom Forese and Doug Little to the panel that has life-or-death control of how much the company can charge its customers.
Appeals Court halts pre-statehood abortion ban
Arizona’s pre-statehood abortion ban is no longer in effect after an Arizona Court of Appeals panel stayed an order issued by a Pima County Superior Court judge to lift an injunction on the ban, meaning some abortions are once again legal in the state.
Masters goes on attack in Senate debate
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Blake Masters came out swinging in a debate last night against incumbent Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, but the hour-long debate ended without either candidate appearing to land a knockout blow against their opponent.
Panel finds judge unfit for the bench
The state commission that vets the performance of judges has found one judge they say isn’t fit for the bench.
