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Livingston: Give Bundy his day in court until he wins
Livingston had an op-ed published in today’s USA Today in which he blamed the federal government for the “mess” surrounding Cliven Bundy and his cattle, and said the matter ought to be sorted out by the courts.
Pendulum of political power swings in voters’ favor
In her order, trial court Judge Katherine Cooper delved into what has become the signature question the judiciary has had to grapple with in the last few years: Can the courts tell the Legislature, which is vested with the constitutional authority to appropriate, what to do when it comes to funding?
Outside spending in guv’s race breaks $1 million
The pro-Jones IE Better Leaders for Arizona disclosed yesterday that it forked out $775,000 to pay for ads advocating for Ducey’s defeat, bringing its total spending in the governor’s race to roughly $856,000.
When trouble rains, it pours for some
Displaced momentarily by Huppenthal at the top of a public relations nightmare chain, Horne is back in the limelight with only three weeks left before Republican voters start picking their nominee for Attorney General.
Is a pattern emerging here?
The $186,000 in spending by the Free Enterprise Club on the secretary of state and Corp Comm races has led to rampant speculation about the group’s source of funds – particularly since it only spent roughly $90,000 in the previous two election cycles combined.
Some candidates are more equal than others
Thanks to her deep pockets, Jones is leading the money race in the gubernatorial contest. But Ducey, DuVal and Smith have also raked in considerable amounts of cash.
Solar firms ask court to invalidate new tax
Failing to persuade lawmakers and the governor to embrace their position, two major solar firms have taken their fight to the Arizona Tax Court. They are asking the court to invalidate the Dept of Revenue’s conclusion that leased solar panels should be taxed in the same way that large-scale solar facilities owned by the utilities are assessed for valuation.
Supreme Court: Farmer stays on LD13 ballot
The Supreme Court this morning (June 27) rejected Shooter’s appeal seeking to overturn a trial court ruling that his LD13 GOP challenger, Toby Farmer, did not forge at least seven nominating petition signatures.
Marching to the beat of a different drummer
Riggs worked hard to differentiate himself from the GOP field this morning at a governor’s forum held at the Arizona Assn of Counties’ annual meeting, staking out contrary positions on child safety, infrastructure spending, border security, Huppenthal’s plight, tax reform and selection of judges.
What a difference a week makes
Huppenthal struck a decidedly different tone last week in an email sent to all Dept of Education employees following the initial news report on his anonymous internet postings.
Riding to the rescue
Former Brewer general counsel Joe Kanefield is now representing a coalition of bipartisan legislators, business groups and a former governor in an amicus brief filed today with the Supreme Court urging the justices to overturn the appellate court ruling that allowed 36 Republican legislators to challenge Medicaid expansion.
Jones snags Babeu endorsement, outlines border plan
Jones held court with Paul Babeu today (June 23) at the Burton Barr Central Library to unveil her border security plan, with a stamp of approval from the Pinal County sheriff.
