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Politicians weigh in on ballot measures
If you get your advice from Gov. Doug Ducey you're going to want to vote against at least three of the four measures expected to be on the November ballot.
Failed union legislation drives primary challenges to incumbent Democrats
The ghosts of defeat, of deals gone awry and of soured relationships are haunting House Minority Leader Charlene Fernandez and several of her close allies in the party as influential labor attorney and lobbyist Israel Torres is flooding contested Democratic primaries with union cash
LD15 GOP Senate primary pits purists vs. pragmatists
A win on August 4 would let Nancy Barto reclaim the Senate seat she gave up two years ago, but Barto and her allies have their eyes set on a... […]
Ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana goes to court
Foes of legalizing adult recreational use of marijuana in Arizona are trying to keep the issue from going to voters in November. Legal papers filed in Maricopa County Superior Court... […]
Poll shows considerable support for legalized recreational pot
The way pollster Mike Noble sees it, unless there’s an extensive and well-financed campaign against it, Arizona is likely to be the next state to legalize adult recreational use of... […]
Pima County Attorney challenges criminal justice ballot measure in court
Foes of an initiative which would give judges more discretion in sentencing criminals are trying to keep the measure from going to voters. The lawsuit filed in Maricopa County Superior... […]
Supreme Court to decide on Tucson election law
Cities that maintain their own election dates despite lower turnout are violating state laws, Attorney General Mark Brnovich has concluded. And now his office is going to sue Tucson at... […]
Ugenti-Rita defends seat against spectrum of detractors
Bright yellow signs blasting Sen. Michelle Ugenti-Rita as “ethically compromised” litter roads in Scottsdale, where the 10-year incumbent seeks to fend off a primary challenge from a well-funded opponent. It’s... […]
Democrat Kelly reports $12.8 million for Arizona Senate bid
Democrat Mark Kelly says he raised nearly $12.8 million during the second quarter for his bid to unseat Arizona Republican Sen. Martha McSally. Kelly’s campaign said Tuesday he’ll report having... […]
Groups challenge proposed ballot measures in court
Business groups are trying to keep Arizonans from voting on proposals to hike taxes on the most wealthy and give hospital workers a pay hike.
Misunderstood cornerstone of elections, politics
Polls are flooding the world with who’s up, who’s down, and what’s on the mind of the people as the 2020 election is well underway. And while polling is a... […]
Proposed changes to criminal punishments may be headed to ballot
A measure that may be headed for the ballot asks Arizona voters if they're ready to overturn some mandatory sentencing laws adopted decades ago.
