Former AG revs up initiative to end ‘dark money’
Armed with volunteers and 15 months until a deadline, former Attorney General Terry Goddard launched a new bid Tuesday to end "dark money'' anonymous donations to Arizona political campaigns.
Justices: Subpoenaed petition circulators must show for court
The Arizona Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of a legal tactic used by those seeking to keep voter-proposed laws off the ballot.
High voter turnout makes direct democracy more difficult
That record number of Arizonans who turned out to vote this year has a dark side for direct democracy: It's going to be harder for voters to propose their own laws or get rid of ones they don't like.
Water board election a dry topic for most voters
There’s no quicker way to put an audience to sleep than to delve into the intricacies of water policy but voters are increasingly waking up to the issue.
Ducey, Garcia to debate in Phoenix, Tucson
Gov. Doug Ducey and Democratic challenger David Garcia will go head-to-head in back-to-back televised debates on Sept. 24 in Phoenix and Sept. 25 in Tucson.
Dem gubernatorial candidates deplete cash as primary nears
The winner of Arizona’s Democratic gubernatorial primary — whoever it is — will likely be strapped for cash upon entering the general election.
Group that seeks to shine light on ‘dirty money’ submits signatures for ballot measure
Arizonans may get a chance to decide whether they want to find out who is trying to influence their elections.
Ducey signs bill to keep secrecy of anonymous campaign donors
Arizona cities are losing their right to demand that nonprofit groups seeking to sway local elections divulge who is financing the effort.
AG rules against regents, concludes Legislature can set university tuition rates
Attorney General Mark Brnovich issued a legal opinion December 7 saying that, with only narrow exceptions, the Legislature has “unrestricted’’ authority to redefine the powers and duties of the Arizona Board of Regents.
Group seeking ‘dark money’ ban tries to ride wave of momentum
Outlaw Dirty Money, a campaign led by former attorney general Terry Goddard, wants to let Arizonans vote on a constitutional amendment to ban “dark money,” the term given to campaign dollars spent by groups who don’t disclose the source of their money.
Former AG crafting measure to eliminate ‘dirty money’ in campaigns
A former state attorney general wants Arizonans to vote to constitutionally ban anonymous donations from political campaigns.
Attorney General declares photo radar companies need PI licenses
The Arizona attorney general has added to the troubles of the photo radar industry by declaring that photo enforcement companies are subject to licensing requirements for private investigators.