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Appellate court hears argument over 2010 anti-Horne ads
Attorneys disputed the constitutionality of statutes that define what constitutes election advocacy in the case of a committee that spent $1.5 million attacking Tom Horne during the 2010 attorney general’s race.
Horne seeks settlement conference in campaign finance case
Attorney General Tom Horne is asking for a settlement conference in his campaign finance case, just weeks before an administrative law judge will hear oral arguments on the allegations against him and a top aide.
Feds reject Arizona proof of citizenship voting requirement
In a rebuff to state officials, the head of the federal Elections Assistance Commission has rejected Arizona's request to require proof of citizenship by those using a federal form to register to vote.
Quotes of the week
The most outstanding quips, gibes and utterances from Arizona's political scene this week.
Husk speaks out, declaring his innocence in Fiesta Bowl scandal
Lobbyist Gary Husk, who has claimed he was wrongly identified as the architect of the Fiesta Bowl scandal, said Tuesday the false allegations have devastated his business.
2013: A year of legal woes for Arizona politicos
The early months of 2013 offered some respite from the previous calendar year, when Arizona politicians were bogged down by investigations and indictments.
Lots of legal action in 2013, but lower profile at U.S. Supreme Court
Courts in 2013 decided an Arizona law requiring voters prove citizenship doesn’t apply to federal registration forms, and the state has to account for inflation when funding public schools. Both issues... […]
Election commission director ordered to make decision on voter registration
The executive director of a federal commission with no commissioners is going to decide whether Arizona can require voter registrants who use federal forms to provide proof of citizenship.
Secretary of state rejects Horne complaint over ads
The Secretary of State’s Office dismissed a complaint by Attorney General Tom Horne alleging that a nonprofit organization running television ads against him had violated Arizona’s campaign finance laws.
Judge again rejects Horne, Winn challenge to contribution limits
For the second time, a Maricopa County judge rejected an attempt by Attorney General Tom Horne and ally Kathleen Winn to challenge the constitutionality of Arizona’s campaign contribution limits, a case that could have undermined the campaign finance charges they’re facing.
Horne campaign finance cases delayed
A hearing into whether Attorney General Tom Horne violated state campaign finance laws is being pushed back because of a murder case.
Appeals court sets January hearing in issue advocacy case
The Arizona Court of Appeals scheduled a long-awaited hearing that could determine the constitutionality of the state laws that determine the sometimes fuzzy line between issue advocacy and electioneering.
