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Legislature, Ducey, fast-track 2022 petition signature bill
A bill clarifying the signature thresholds for candidates’ nominating petitions has become law after being rushed through the Legislature Thursday. The House suspended its rules this morning to pass House […]
Marijuana legalization campaign has already gathered 12,000 signatures
Activists hoping to convince voters to legalize marijuana in Arizona have begun collecting signatures to send the issue to the ballot in 2016.
Chavez misses deadline to appeal
Cesar Chavez missed the deadline to appeal a ruling that he be barred from running in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, ending his chances of appearing on ballots in August.
Federal, state laws at odds on lobbyist political contributions
To curtail the inappropriate influence of money in politics, Arizona law prohibits lobbyists from contributing to lawmakers’ campaign committees while the Legislature is in session.
Medical marijuana businesses worry about legalization legislation
Phoenix Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego’s proposed legislation to legalize recreational marijuana in Arizona has some in the medical marijuana industry worried about losing their businesses.
Arizona decertifies Green Party for low numbers
The Green Party has lost its automatic spot on Arizona ballots because it doesn't have enough registered party members and also didn't have enough members vote in last year's presidential election.
Arizona Democrats tout Obamacare benefits, despite problems with rollout
Despite the troubled rollout of the Affordable Care Act, Arizona Democrats touted the law’s “many, many positive aspects” and showcased one woman Monday who successfully got health insurance through healthcare.gov.
Reforming election reform
Debate over HB2305 continues after opponents gather enough signatures to put it on the ballot
Groups opposing the state’s election reform law rejoiced on Oct. 29 when the secretary of state concluded the referendum against the law has enough signatures to appear on the 2014 ballot.
Medicaid referendum faces uncertain future
Organizers of a grassroots conservative effort to refer Gov. Jan Brewer’s Medicaid expansion plan to the ballot are keeping quiet about their progress as they prepare for the final month of their signature-gathering efforts.
Expanded voucher system approved by Arizona Senate
The Arizona Senate has reversed course and approved an expansion of a school voucher program that allows students to use public funds to attend a private school.
Ballot language troubles could sink sales-tax initiative
A mistake in the ballot language for the Quality Education and Jobs initiative could keep the proposed one-cent sales tax increase off of November’s ballot.
Pearce supporters file suit in hopes of stopping recall
Arguing that the recall petition against Senate President Russell Pearce failed to comply with constitutional and statutory requirements, the Mesa Republican’s allies today asked a judge to invalidate signature sheets in a last-minute bid to block the special election from taking place this November.
