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Politicians flock to Nantucket and Mar-a-Lago for big-dollar fundraisers
Key Points: Political candidates raise large sums of cash in single events Nantucket Island in Massachusetts is a popular fundraising spot Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs raised $15 million in her […]
Ex-Sen. Wadsack seeks donations for lawsuit against Tucson
Key Points: Wadsack claims city of Tucson violated her civil rights during traffic stop She claims stop was targeted, costing her election bid She seeks public donations to continue court […]
Lawmakers seek AG probe of Phoenix donations to various organizations
Key Points: Lawmakers allege the city of Phoenix violated state’s Gift Clause Allegations center on city employees making more than 600 donations to NGOs without City Council approval Contributions under […]
Gov. Hobbs not transparent about legal donations
Key Points: The state’s largest public utility gave $100,000 to a special fund to defend Hobbs against Kari Lake lawsuit It’s legal in Arizona to take money for legal fees […]
Candidates for key 2026 races have begun fundraising
Key Points:Â Candidates for the 2026 elections have begun reporting their campaign finances Gov. Katie Hobbs leads the fundraising pack for governor Candidates for attorney general and secretary of state […]
GOP incumbents in LD16 express concerns
Legislative District 16 is one of the key competitive districts in the election despite not getting big spending from either party compared to other competitive districts, but it could provide a chance for Democrats to steal a seat in the state House of Representatives.Â
Be wise with your vote, money this election
As for those who have money to spare, contributing to local candidates in heated races would prove to be the most impactful way to reach their desired outcome in an election. So as the 2020 general election nears, make sure to spend your money and vote wisely to have your values represented in Arizona politics.
Arizona public schools find ways to adapt to funding cuts
Arizona consistently ranks among the lowest in the nation for its per-student funding, a fact often cited by advocates hoping for a better financial picture for the state’s schools. But, as funding levels continue to lag years after the Great Recession, schools find ways to make do.
Ducey orders review, new rules on fetal tissue after Planned Parenthood video
Gov. Doug Ducey jumped into the national fray over a video showing a Planned Parenthood doctor discussing the donation of aborted fetal tissue for medical research, ordering the Arizona Department of Health Services to implement new rules to ensure that tissue from abortions isn’t being illegally sold in the state.
GOP lawmakers pass election-related voting, spending bills
Arizona Republican legislators advanced several election-related bills Wednesday that Democrats say would limit voter participation and open the doors to heavier spending to influence elections by deep-pocketed donors.
Heavy hitters pledge big bucks for DuVal
More than 100 business, labor, political and campaign figures met at the Biltmore yesterday afternoon for a DuVal campaign finance meeting that yielded more than $1 million in fundraising commitments, according to the campaign and other attendees.
Dark Money
Specter of anonymous campaign spending looms over 2014
Next year’s elections are shaping up like 2012 — organizations with generic names, big checkbooks and secret contributors spending millions to influence Arizona’s elections.
