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Arizona’s ‘dark money’ law faces challenge from Republican lawmakers
Key Points: Arizona Supreme Court allows challenge to voter-approved “dark money” measure Voters approved Proposition 211 in 2022 to increase transparency in campaign financing The measure requires organizations to trace […]
Arizona Supreme Court to decide the fate of campaign donation disclosure law
Key Points: Arizona Supreme Court hears argument on donor disclosure Claims of threats, retaliation come after close-to-home killing Justices take matter under advisement, note statewide importance The Arizona Supreme Court […]
Competing bills focus on identifying third-party funders of lawsuits
Conflicting ideas on how, or whether, to regulate the practice of third-parties paying legal bills has left two warring pieces of legislation on litigation finance up for debate in the […]
Speaker, Senate president seek to void Proposition 211
The Arizona Court of Appeals heard arguments over whether Proposition. 211, the voter measure requiring heightened campaign media spending donor disclosure, infringes on separation of powers by granting rulemaking and enforcement authority to the Arizona Citizens Clean Election Commission.
Federal judge lets donor disclosure law stand
There's nothing inherently unconstitutional about ensuring Arizona voters know who is trying to influence elections here with their money, a federal judge has ruled.
14 years after Citizens United, Arizona leads the way, but our democracy demands more
I support constitutional reform through the For Our Freedom Amendment. The Amendment will allow states and Congress to set reasonable limits on campaign spending, restore checks and balances, and finally end the pay-to-play political system we are living through. Simply stated: It will put ‘we the people’ first.
Challenge to Prop 211 fails
Arizona voters have an absolute right to enact laws requiring disclosure of "dark money'' political donations – even if Republican lawmakers don't like it, a judge ruled Friday.
Scottsdale voters are heard loud and clear
Thank you! The overwhelming support of the continuation of the Maintenance and Operations Override means that the Scottsdale Unified School District can continue to meet the needs of students.
Two groups making new bid to hide names of donors in political races
Two groups involved in Arizona politics are making a new bid to hide the names of their donors, with one saying that "government officials'' may threaten or intimidate them.
Petersen and Toma in court filing aim to quash Prop 211
With efforts by one set of foes already rebuffed, the state's top Republican lawmakers are making their own bid to quash a new state law designed to shine a light on "dark money.''
Two organizations trying to influence state politics attempting to get exemptions for Prop 211 disclosures
Rebuffed in their bid to totally quash a voter-approved ban on "dark money,'' two organizations involved in trying to influence Arizona politics are now trying to at least get themselves and their donors exempted from its provisions.
No ‘free speech’ moral high ground for groups’ opposition to Prop 211
I am an avid supporter of Proposition 211, the “Anti-Dark Money” disclosure Initiative approved by almost three-quarters of voters in last year’s election. I believe that Prop. 211—now titled the Right to Know Act -- will promote more honest and open political communication (speech) in the public arena.
