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State GOP makes another effort to kill on-demand early voting
The Arizona Republican Party is making a last-ditch effort to get a court to do what lawmakers have so far refused: Kill on-demand early voting in the state.
Amid national furor, debate continues over 2 Arizona police shooting bills
SB1445 was supposed to protect the identity of police officers in the often volatile and emotional aftermath of a police shooting. SB1300 was supposed to protect the privacy of innocent victims and witnesses captured on police body cameras.
Lawmakers tout secrecy with little success
If a little sunshine is the best medicine, Arizona legislators seem afraid to take their proper dosage.
Ducey must act on bill shielding officer ID after shootings
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey faces a deadline today to sign or veto a bill requiring law enforcement agencies to keep the names of officers involved in shootings secret for two months.
Lawmakers, police chiefs clash over secrecy of officer names
Arizona lawmakers thought they were doing police a favor when they passed a measure that would keep secret for two months the name of any officer involved in an on-duty shooting.
Behind closed doors: Flurry of bills would increase government secrecy
When it comes to public records and government transparency, the Legislature this year has been a hotbed of activity. Republican lawmakers have introduced a host of proposals that would increase government secrecy by restricting access to public records and allowing more political discussions to happen behind closed doors.
Attorney General’s Office questions openness of new child safety agency
The leader of the state’s new child-welfare agency proclaimed that a new era of openness and accountability has arrived. But the Attorney General’s Office contends a provision preventing it from giving legal advice could only spur more secrecy.
AZ House OKs secrecy for environmental reports
Mining companies and other businesses will be allowed to keep environmental studies secret, even if they detail possible pollution problems, under industry-backed legislation that gained final House approval Monday. Under the measure headed to Republican Gov. Jan Brewer, environmental audits generally could not be used as evidence in civil cases.
