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Reagan takes a spin in the hot seat
Channel 12’s Brahm Resnik grilled Reagan yesterday on “Sunday Square Off,” and the Republican candidate struggled to counter the host’s pointed questions. After lobbing a softball question about Reagan’s big ideas for changing the way the state runs elections, Resnik quickly moved on to the subject of voter fraud and seized on Reagan’s position...
Marriage licenses issued in every Arizona county for same-sex couples
In the week since Arizona’s bans on same-sex marriage were overturned, clerks in all 15 of the state’s counties say they have issued at least one marriage license to same-sex couples.
Who cares about what actually happened?
60 Plus Association, a dark money group active in Arizona, is wading into the secretary of state’s race with less than two weeks left before Election Day. The group bought $300,000 worth of airtime in cable and broadcast for an ad targeting Goddard, the group’s spokesman, Gerry Scimeca, told our reporter this morning (Oct. 24).
Judge to hold hearing on Arizona school funding
A judge in Phoenix on Monday is scheduled to start a five-day hearing on whether Arizona must provide public schools with back payments for inflation adjustments to annual funding for education.
Garcia benefits from big spending in schools chief race
Democrat David Garcia has received nearly $500,000 from third-party supporters since Oct. 10, an unusually high figure for the down-ballot, superintendent of public instruction race.
Former lawmakers Aboud, Harper reflect on their 2008 showdown over same-sex marriage
One night in 2008, the Arizona Senate became the backdrop of a showdown over a referral to prohibit same-sex marriage — the same law that was struck down by a federal district court this month.
Railbirds offer bold Arizona election predictions
Predictions from Arizona’s politicos on the outcome of the hotly-contested statewide and congressional races are all over the map, with very little agreement on either side of the aisle how the competitive races will turn out.
Rhetoric vs. reality: Prop. 122 aims to counter federal laws
The grandiose rhetoric of Proposition 122 doesn’t match its actual language. The measure seeks to restrict the use of state resources to enforce federal laws deemed unconstitutional. But it appears to authorize lawmakers and voters to do only what can be done already.
Secretary of state candidates seek more dark money disclosure
With shadowy nonprofit groups expected to spend millions this year to influence Arizona voters without disclosing the sources of their money, both candidates for the state office overseeing elections are offering plans to address the practice.
Judges under fire: Experts counter criticism of gay marriage rulings
The fall of Arizona’s same-sex marriage ban on Oct. 17 stirred the question of whether the social change was driven by activist courts or reasoned judges who were simply following precedent.
APS’ view: Expanding the solar market in Arizona
At APS we are always planning for what’s next in Arizona’s energy future, and much of this focus has been on making sure energy in this state is sustainable for the long term. Our customers tell us they want more opportunities for rooftop solar, and we’ve listened and proposed a program that will bring more solar energy to the state.
The return of SB1062? Gay marriage ruling likely to renew push for ‘religious liberty’ protections
With marriage licenses being issued to gay couples across the state, Republican lawmakers are already talking about ways to protect religious organizations and businesses from being forced to participate in gay marriages. And SB1062 is back on the forefront of some minds.
