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Heap skips back-to-back Corporation Commission debates
When candidates for two Arizona Corporation Commission seats assembled for back-to-back debates this week, one embattled contender was missing from both conversations.
Mine inspector candidates debate as incumbent questions challenger’s credentials
For the first time in nearly a decade, Arizonans will choose between a Republican and a Democrat for the state’s next mine inspector.
Debate highlights Arizona utility regulator differences
A debate among the four candidates seeking two seats on the commission that regulates Arizona utilities revealed sharp differences in their approaches to the job as the state adjusts to climate change and a shrinking water supply.
GOP legislator wants out-of-state political contributions outlawed
Put simply, Thorpe does not want out-of-staters influencing Arizona politics and policies.
Clean Elections Act creates broader participation, transparency in elections
Hundreds of millions of dollars are spent on political campaigns and the 2020 elections will be no different. Many of these dollars are from organized donors assembled as countless political action committees or PACS; private corporations and unions. It can be overwhelming to think about running for office, when you consider the amount of money in politics.
Dems, union and advocacy group challenge ‘dark money’ law in court
A voter advocacy group, a union and Democrat lawmakers are asking a judge to void a new Arizona law expanding the ability of some groups to make anonymous "dark money'' contributions to political campaigns.
Rubalcava hit with $17K bill for campaign spending violations
Former Democratic Rep. Jesus Rubalcava was ordered today to repay more than $17,000 to the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission.
As more AZ independents vote in primaries, GOP eyes closing them
The number of independents voting in the partisan primary election on Aug. 26 is expected to surge this year. And with nearly all the primary election action concentrated on the Republican side, independents are overwhelmingly choosing to vote in the GOP primary.
