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.
Bisbee council to vote on civil unions proposal
The Bisbee City Council is set to vote Tuesday night on whether to approve a new version of a proposed local law allowing civil unions.
AG Horne agrees to Bisbee civil union changes
Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne says he's reached an agreement in principle on changes to a new Bisbee civil union ordinance that will remove his opposition.
States rush to catch up with campaign finance ruling
Arizona is moving quickly to rewrite its laws in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows corporations and labor unions to spend money directly on political campaigns, but a handful of states might be in legal limbo until after the 2010 elections.