fbpx

kory langhofer

dark money, Goddard, Proposition 211, Voters Right To Know Act, Arizona Free Enterprise Club, campaigns, elections, public disclosure, Maricopa County Superior Court,
Aug 22, 2018

‘Dark money’ initiative comes up short in signatures

The question of whether voters get to outlaw "dark money'' will depend on what judges think of the signatures collected.

Aug 20, 2018

‘Dark money,’ renewable energy ballot measures in court

The question of whether voters get to decide whether to outlaw ``dark money'' could depend on whether a judge voids a law that throws a hurdle in the path of initiative organizers.

Mesa High School teacher Joshua Buckley explains Friday why he and David Lujan, director of the Arizona Center for Economic Progress, are proposing a large surcharge on income taxes paid by state residents who earn the most money to fund public education (Capitol Media Services photo by Howard Fischer)
Aug 16, 2018

Judge rules tax on rich initiative can go to ballot

A judge has slapped down efforts by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry to block people from voting whether to hike income taxes on the rich to generate $690 million a year for education.

Lobbyist Jim Norton, who is under indictment in a bribery scheme, leaves U.S. District Court in Phoenix on June 7, 2017.
Aug 9, 2018

Bribery case ruins careers, leaves question of larger probe

The government’s decision to drop a bribery case involving a former regulator and utility owner leaves the question of what will come of its parent investigation.

Commission recommends more accountability in use of state fees
Jul 24, 2018

Foes of education tax proposal base legal challenge on arithmetic

The fate of whether voters get to decide on an income tax on the wealthy could depend on what math a judge decides is appropriate.

Jul 20, 2018

Suit filed to stop dark money ballot

Officials of two organizations known for anonymous spending on political campaigns filed suit late Thursday to keep Arizonans from voting on a measure that would make the practice illegal.

Jun 12, 2018

Challenge to LD28 candidate’s petition signatures alleges forgery

In a complaint filed June 11 in Maricopa County Superior Court, attorneys Kory Langhofer and Joseph Kanefield listed 20 reasons for why the majority of the 2,156 signatures Syms collected must be disqualified.

Rep. Todd Clodfelter (R-Tucson) (Photo by Rachel Leingang/Arizona Capitol Times)
Mar 30, 2018

Lawyers: Motion to reveal Shooter probe files unenforceable

Lawyers say House Speaker J.D. Mesnard likely wouldn’t have had to comply with a motion seeking to force him to release documents related to the investigation of former Rep. Don Shooter, even if it had been successful.

Dec 1, 2017

Attorneys argue to judge whether voucher law goes on ballot

Foes of universal school vouchers told a judge Friday she cannot consider a challenge brought by those who want to keep voters from getting the last word on the plan.

Nov 16, 2017

School choice group’s ad campaign not to sway voters, spokesman says

A nonprofit funded at least in part by the Koch brothers is financing a six-figure TV campaign that a spokesman said is designed to "educate'' Arizonans about school choice.

A Save Our Schools Arizona volunteer hands off a box of signatures to another helper. The anti-school voucher expansion group delivered 111,540 signatures to the Arizona Secretary of State's Office on Aug. 8. (Photo by Katie Campbell/Arizona Capitol Times)
Sep 27, 2017

Voucher foes respond to lawsuit seeking to toss referendum

Foes of universal school vouchers are counting on a gap in state law to preserve their bid to force a public vote on the issue.

Stacks of voters' signatures were delivered to the Arizona Secretary of State's Office on Aug. 8 after Save Our Schools Arizona collected more than 110,000 signatures in three months. If it survives legal challenges, the referendum will appear on the 2018 general election ballot as Proposition 305. (Photo by Katie Campbell/Arizona Capitol Times)
Sep 15, 2017

Voucher expansion ballot measure prompts questions on voter protection

What is now Proposition 305 will not only put the fate of school voucher expansion into the hands of Arizonans, but is also likely to set precedent on how the Voter Protection Act applies to referenda.

Subscribe

Get our free e-alerts & breaking news notifications!

You don't have credit card details available. You will be redirected to update payment method page. Click OK to continue.