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Justices explain why Invest in Ed measure booted from ballot
Citing confusing language that could trip up voters, five of Arizona’s Supreme Court justices explained their decision to bar a citizen initiative to raise taxes for education in a ruling released Friday morning.
Ducey: Invest in Ed supporters in need of ‘civics 101 class’
Gov. Doug Ducey said Monday that teachers who blame him for the downfall of the Invest in Education Act need schooling on how government works.
Senate panel approves legislation to override energy initiative mandate
State senators voted Wednesday to give utilities a way to avoid having to get half their electricity from renewable sources by 2030 even if voters mandate that they do so.
GOP lawmaker looks to add restrictions to voter initiatives
The proposal by Sen. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, would limit future ballot measures to "one subject,'' with a requirement that be spelled out in the title.
Kill proposed marijuana measures and shut gateway to drug abuse
Three petition drives are underway in Arizona to legalize recreational marijuana. They should all fail. Marijuana is a gateway drug that leads to greater social and criminal problems.
Arizona lawmakers lack trust, respect for the people
107 years ago, Arizona’s founders feared that legislatures could land in the pockets of special interests. They believed that ultimately, the people in power had to be accountable to the citizens. They gave us the power of referendum, recall and initiative. Today’s state Legislature wants to eliminate your access to that power.
Governor distancing himself from education ballot initiatives
Gov. Doug Ducey doesn’t support efforts by one of his allies to cap pay for public school administrators and mandate a higher level of direct classroom spending.
Ducey signs bill requiring ‘strict compliance’ for citizen initiatives
Gov. Doug Ducey today signed a new law that even the head of his own Republican Party boasts would do pretty much what Democrat foes charged was the goal all along.
Senate approves bill tightening laws for citizen initiatives
State senators voted 16-14 Wednesday to require judges to void citizen-backed initiatives if they are not in "strict compliance'' with every requirement of Arizona election law.
Bill banning per-signature payment for initiative campaigns advances
The legislation that Rep. Vince Leach, R-Tucson, is advancing is the top priority of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which has made “reform” of the initiative process its top legislative priority in the wake of voter approval of increasing the minimum wage.
Giffords and husband put lawmakers on notice about gun legislation
Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and husband Mark Kelly have a message for Arizona lawmakers: Enact reasonable gun restrictions or we'll help elect people who will.
House attorney says bill targeting voter initiatives legal
The attorney for the Arizona House of Representatives says the last of several bills targeting the initiative process is Constitutional.
