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Panel OKs bill to require warning about Voter Protection Act
As advocacy groups gather signatures for far-reaching ballot initiatives on everything from criminal justice to marijuana legalization to voting rights, Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee on January 23 endorsed a bill that opponents warned could confuse voters instead of informing them.
In Their Words: Jane Dee Hull
For almost 25 years Jane Dee Hull was in the thick of Arizona politics, governing and legislating, and yet she said she’s most proud of being proud of “very little” in her career, which speaks to her political philosophy.
Judge lets Arizona law on initiative petitions to stand
A federal judge on Monday refused to strike down an Arizona law that allows a judge to invalidate otherwise legitimate and qualified signatures on an initiative petition.
Proposed law takes away elections manual changes from SOS
A veteran state lawmaker is seeking to trim the wings of the secretary of state, at least when it comes to enacting procedures for conducting elections.
Committee chairs seek balance between gatekeeper and ‘God’
The first major hurdle every piece of legislation faces in the House or Senate is a committee leader with the ability to unilaterally kill bills, and some chairs are more willing to do it than others.
The Breakdown: #48
Arizona is on its way to joining 47 other states that have banned texting while driving.
Cambodia to Arizona: Bo Dul’s extraordinary journey to democracy
Sambo “Bo” Dul wasn’t born in a democracy.
Senate passes new restrictions on initiative circulators
Republican senators voted Wednesday to impose new requirements on initiative circulators in a way one Democrat said is designed to make it easier for special interests to quash future ballot measures.
Senators advance ballot question to adopt Arizona lieutenant governor
Arizona senators approved a bill to give the state’s voters a chance to shake up the line of succession for the governor’s office.
Hobbs: Reagan staffers deleted public records
Former Secretary of State Michele Reagan and top staffers deleted public records before leaving office in January, according to the new Secretary of State, Katie Hobbs. Hobbs, a Democrat, alerted... […]
Rep. Finchem bill proposes electronic signatures for ballot measures
A proposal by a Southern Arizona lawmaker could make it easier for groups to propose their own state laws and constitutional amendments.
Ducey silent on knowledge of campaign contribution
Gov. Doug Ducey won't say whether he knows who is behind the single largest contribution to his re-election campaign.
