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Feb 2, 2016

Review Council sets stage for court showdown with Clean Elections

A court showdown may be looming after a panel that oversees agency regulations ordered the Citizens Clean Elections Commission to repeal a set of rules regulating privately funded candidates and political committees.

Nov 9, 2015

To sue or not to sue over Clean Elections rule?

Secretary of State Michele Reagan is unlikely to sue over a new political committee rule passed by the Citizens Clean Elections Commission, but a top aide said he expects someone from the business community to go to court.

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May 4, 2015

Lawmakers revive old election controversies, redefine ‘political committee’

Arizona’s election laws saw some significant overhauls during the 2015 legislative session, as well as some major proposals that fell short.

Rep. Michelle Ugenti, R-Scottsdale, wants ballots in Arizona to note that voter-approved laws are difficult for lawmakers to change. (Cronkite News Service Photo by Jessica Boehm)
Feb 10, 2015

Bill would redefine ‘political committee’ in statute

The legal wilderness that Arizona’s campaign finance regulations have encountered since a federal judge struck down a key statute last year may soon come to an end.

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Dec 22, 2014

State seeks stay of campaign finance ruling

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office asked a federal judge to stay a recent bombshell ruling that threatens the state’s ability to enforce all of its campaign disclosure laws.

Oct 23, 2013

Contribution limits vs. free speech

Supreme Court campaign finance case could change Arizona elections

While Arizona’s higher campaign contribution limits hang in the balance, a case before the U.S. Supreme Court might achieve what the state law’s supporters seek – give people the ability to contribute more to their favorite politicians and allow candidates to raise bigger amounts from backers.

Oct 14, 2013

Judge’s ruling could create PAC ‘free-for-all’

Every law regulating ballot measure campaigns, political action committees and possibly even candidates’ campaign committees in Arizona may soon be wiped from the books, at least until the Legislature can write new ones.

Jun 18, 2009

Fox says he’ll name SCA donors, but only if kept from public

The man who headed a group that gave $105,000 to the Arizona Republican Party shortly before last year’s primary election faces a six-figure fine for failing to comply with a judge’s order that he provide the names of his donors - though he did tell the Maricopa County Elections Department he would turn over the names of the donors if their identities would be withheld from the public.

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