An attorney for the state asked the Arizona Court of Appeals to block the Citizens Clean Elections Commission from enforcing certain laws that regulate how much candidates and others can spend on campaigns.
Read More »Groups roll out proposed remake of campaign finance 
A sweeping ballot measure filed Wednesday by a coalition of liberal advocacy groups aims to make voting easier and reduce the impact of money in campaigns.
Read More »Bennett loses court bid to get public financing for gubernatorial campaign
A judge has rejected the latest bid by Ken Bennett to get public financing for his failed gubernatorial bid -- or at least reimburse himself for the money he spent.
Read More »Proposition 127 soundly rejected
A $31 million campaign by the state's electric utilities proved enough to keep voters from adopting a constitutional mandate that they generate at least half of their power from renewable sources by 2030.
Read More »Contribution limits vs. free speech 
Supreme Court campaign finance case could change Arizona elections
While Arizona’s higher campaign contribution limits hang in the balance, a case before the U.S. Supreme Court might achieve what the state law’s supporters seek – give people the ability to contribute more to their favorite politicians and allow candidates to raise bigger amounts from backers.
Bill arming some rural Arizona teachers gets OK
Some teachers or administrators in rural schools and retired police officers working in any Arizona school would be allowed to carry a gun under a proposal approved by a Senate committee Tuesday.
Read More »Quelland pays fine owed to state 
As his failed campaign for the Senate ended Tuesday, former legislator Doug Quelland settled the fine he owed to the state, paying the Attorney General’s office $34,400.
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