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Protect Education Act fails to qualify for November ballot
Arizona voters won’t get a chance to weigh in on proposed reforms to the state’s Empowerment Scholarship Account program this November.
Biggs and Petersen eye Arizona judiciary, redistricting commission
The Republicans running to flip Arizona’s governor and attorney general offices are framing the races as a chance to reshape the state’s judiciary.
Arizona high court revives ‘dark money’ free speech fight
Key Points: Arizona Supreme Court rejects constitutional challenge to 2022 voter-approved law Law requires groups to disclose donors for election influence The law includes an “opt-out” option for donors who […]
Senate pulls the plug on Pinal rebate plan, leaves millions of illegal tax revenue in limbo
Key Points: Pinal County residents won’t receive $300 check for illegally collected taxes Plan to issue rebates stalled in the Senate before lawmakers adjourned Lawmakers may revisit the issue next […]
Funding freeze? GOP seeks delay in state school overhaul
Key Points: Republican leaders seek to block court order to fix school funding system Judge Dewain Fox declares current system unconstitutional, citing unsafe buildings and lack of equipment His ruling […]
Challenges to primary election candidates oust 12, 10 survive
Key Points: Litigation removes 12 political hopefuls, allows finalization of ballots Courts keep 10 candidates on ballot in statewide, congressional, legislative races Signature disputes and technical errors determined candidate legal […]
The Rule of Law still deserves our attention
May 1 marks Law Day, a day set aside to recognize a simple but powerful idea: in America, we are governed by laws, not by individuals. Law Day was established […]
Hand count immunity denied to Mohave County supervisor by Arizona Supreme Court
Key Points: Arizona Supreme Court denies Ron Gould immunity for hand count Court of Appeals decision not to disturb ruling on Gould’s case Gould remains convinced hand counts are not […]
Pinal County residents could receive a $300 check if this measure passes
Key Points:Â Pinal County residents may get $300 check from state Senate Finance Committee votes to divide up sales tax funds Eligible residents may receive $300 checks starting October 15, […]
Arizona GOP push to standardize state election dates
Key Points:Â Republican lawmakers seek to override local election laws Senate Committee approves measure for uniform election dates Tucson Mayor Regina Romero opposes state control over local elections Republican state […]
Supreme Court declines to consider Horne’s English language suit
Key Points: Ruling that state schools chief Tom Horne can’t sue certain school districts stands Issue involves Prop. 203, a 2000 ballot measure on ‘structured English immersion’ AG ruled that […]
Legislature scrutinizes new elections manual, potential for litigation looms
Key Points:Â Elections Procedures Manual get executive approval Changes reflect court rulings, public comments and executive edits Legislature undertaking a close review to ensure compliance with state law With the […]
