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Arizona Supreme Court hears Horne appeal
Arguing that Yavapai County Sheila Polk impermissibly acted as judge, jury and executioner in their campaign finance case, lawyers for former Attorney General Tom Horne and his ally Kathleen Winn urged the Arizona Supreme Court to throw out a $400,000 fine for their alleged violation.
Colorado Springs mayor urges Arizonans not to legalize marijuana
The mayor of Colorado’s second-largest city is urging Arizonans not to legalize recreational use of marijuana even as he admits voters in his state want to keep their nearly 4-year-old law.
Elected officials can talk about ballot measures but can’t advocate a vote, AG concludes
A new opinion issued by Attorney General Mark Brnovich more clearly outlines how public and elected officials may exercise their free speech rights without improperly using public money to influence elections.
Facts show Polk’s claim about marijuana deaths among children is misleading
An editorial written by Yavapai County Attorney Sheila Polk hammered home the most basic argument she and other opponents of marijuana legalization have made – that legalizing marijuana will be bad for kids.
Just what every conservative wants
The AG opinion allowing county attorneys like Sheila Polk and Bill Montgomery to use public resources to educate the public about election topics is far too expansive and essentially licenses public officials to propagate “government propaganda,” said election attorney Kory Langhofer.
Judge rejects Horne’s bid to reverse campaign finance violation ruling
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge rejected efforts by Attorney General Tom Horne to reverse a determination that he violated state campaign finance laws in his 2010 election.
Prosecutors: Ariz. leaders should oppose marijuana
Three of Arizona's top prosecutors are calling on political and civic leaders to oppose the legalization of marijuana for recreational use.
Ducey aims to block governor from spending money on rival
Unable to get Jan Brewer's endorsement for himself, Doug Ducey is now angling to deter the governor from spending her own political funds to help elect Scott Smith.
Arizona attorney general Horne gets more time to pay
Arizona AttorneyArizona Attorney General Tom Horne has been given more time to pay back $400,000 in donations for his 2010 campaign for office. General Tom Horne has been given more time to pay back $400,000 in donations for his 2010 campaign for office.
Horne doesn’t believe renewed campaign finance charges will affect campaign
Attorney General Tom Horne said he does not believe the renewed charges he violated campaign finance laws in getting his office will undermine his bid for reelection.
Judge’s ruling in AG Tom Horne case due next week
An administrative law judge is expected to issue a ruling early next week on whether there's enough evidence to conclude Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne illegally coordinated campaign spending with an aide running an independent group during his 2010 campaign.
Senator blocking bill to allow UA med pot research funding
A Phoenix Republican lawmaker is using her power to singlehandedly kill a House-passed bill that could provide the necessary funds to finally have a study of possible beneficial effects of medical marijuana.
