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Court voids 2017 ‘dark money’ law
A judge has slapped down efforts by Gov. Doug Ducey and the Republican-controlled Legislature to create new exceptions to laws that require disclosure of campaign finance spending.
Voter Protection Act raises stakes for SB1516 referendum
If organizers of a citizen referendum against SB1516 fail to convince voters to reject the broad-based campaign finance overhaul, the consequences could be far worse for them than the passage of laws they consider detrimental to Arizona’s future.
Ducey signs bill that undermines campaign finance referendum
Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill that creates a major roadblock for opponents of a new campaign finance law on “dark money” organizations who hope to get the law repealed via citizen referendum.
Lawmakers eye removal of ‘kingmaker’ provision in campaign finance law
The so-called “kingmaker” provision in a controversial campaign finance law that takes effect later this year may have to be downgraded to “princemaker” status, thanks to a proposed change being considered by lawmakers.
Under S1516, some candidates are more equal than others
Under S1516, some candidates are more equal than others
New campaign finance laws drop criminal provisions
A sweeping campaign finance bill enacted by the Arizona Legislature that critics say will flood the state with dark money in campaigns also removes criminal penalties for various types of political corruption.
