Hobbs says she believes Arizonans will support provisions of proposed constitutional right to abortion
Gov. Katie Hobbs said Tuesday she doesn't believe that some Arizonans may find provisions of a proposed constitutional right to abortion unacceptable and refuse to support it.
Goldwater Institute files petition seeking to allow all state voters to consider judges’ retention
The Goldwater Institute filed a special action petition seeking to allow all Arizona voters to weigh in on retention for Arizona Court of Appeals judges, not just those in their jurisdiction, and alleges the current residency-based retention system sows voter disenfranchisement and violates the Arizona Constitution.
‘We’re not the place’: Yuma County residents fight hazardous waste permit
An online petition to stop a Yuma waste company’s proposal to start managing hazardous materials has received more than 4,300 signatures just weeks before Yuma County officials are scheduled to vote on a special use permit for the company.
Legislature, Ducey, fast-track 2022 petition signature bill
A bill clarifying the signature thresholds for candidates’ nominating petitions has become law after being rushed through the Legislature Thursday. The House suspended its rules this morning to pass House... […]
House panel OKs read-out loud change to initiative petitions
A House panel approved legislation Wednesday that could give foes of voter-proposed initiatives a new legal tool to keep them from ever getting to the ballot. Senate Bill 1094 would... […]
E-Qual updates flummoxing 2022 candidates
Problems in the system for candidates to qualify for the ballot with online signatures may leave some of them out of the 2022 race. And the people most at risk... […]
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.
School group says it has enough signatures to put voucher law on hold
Save Our Schools Arizona claims to have collected enough signatures to temporarily halt the expansion of the state’s Empowerment Scholarship Account program.
Minimum wage initiative at risk as judge rules many petitioners not qualified
A judge on Thursday ruled that dozens of people who circulated petitions to boost the minimum wage were not legally qualified to do so.
Arizona Democrats tout Obamacare benefits, despite problems with rollout
Despite the troubled rollout of the Affordable Care Act, Arizona Democrats touted the law’s “many, many positive aspects” and showcased one woman Monday who successfully got health insurance through healthcare.gov.
Targeted Democrats continue stockpiling funds for congressional re-election bids
WASHINGTON – With a year until the next election, Democratic freshmen in three competitive Arizona congressional districts are continuing to stockpile cash for their re-election bids, according to the latest campaign finance reports.
Dual lists, dueling officials
Conflicting policies likely to produce headaches as elections approach
Attorney General Tom Horne says he suspects the few voters who didn’t prove their citizenship when they registered with federal forms are in the U.S. illegally.