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Corp Comm candidates debate dark money, renewable energy
The three Republicans running to become state utility regulators warn that putting Democrats in charge of the regulatory panel would turn Arizona into California. And they don’t mean that in... […]
Court reinstates ‘dark money’ contributions
The state Court of Appeals has reinstated a 2017 law that opens the door to "dark money'' contributions to political races.
Some reform-minded Dems accept dark money
A handful of Arizona Democrats running to replace incumbent Republicans in swing districts have high-minded aspirations of expanding the state's Clean Elections program and limiting money in politics.
Election challenges a question of law, issue of values
In the last week, four of five Arizona Corporation Commission candidates whose nomination petitions were challenged lost their cases. I was the plaintiff in three cases – one of which prevailed in the Arizona Supreme Court.
GOP legislator wants out-of-state political contributions outlawed
Put simply, Thorpe does not want out-of-staters influencing Arizona politics and policies.
The Breakdown: Keeping it clean
A new ballot measure aims to make voting easier and take big money out of politics, but its backers, who have been against dark money in the past, won’t commit to turning down dark money for their own campaign.
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.
Judge denies state’s request to let ‘dark money’ law stand during appeal
A judge won't let the state enforce a law opening the door for more "dark money'' in campaigns while it appeals his ruling that the statute is unconstitutional.
AG: State law does not override Tempe ‘dark money’ ordinance
Tempe can enforce its voter-approved ordinance aimed at shedding light on "dark money'' spending in local elections despite a state law that appears to be to the contrary, the Attorney General's Office has concluded.
Former AG revs up initiative to end ‘dark money’
Armed with volunteers and 15 months until a deadline, former Attorney General Terry Goddard launched a new bid Tuesday to end "dark money'' anonymous donations to Arizona political campaigns.
Rep. Finchem bill proposes electronic signatures for ballot measures
A proposal by a Southern Arizona lawmaker could make it easier for groups to propose their own state laws and constitutional amendments.
Court voids 2017 ‘dark money’ law
A judge has slapped down efforts by Gov. Doug Ducey and the Republican-controlled Legislature to create new exceptions to laws that require disclosure of campaign finance spending.
