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Two political groups trying to get judge to hide names …

11/7/2023
PHOENIX — Two groups involved in Arizona politics are making a new bid to hide the names of their donors, with one saying that “government officials” may threaten or intimidate them.

Group wants judge to outlaw 'drop boxes' for early …

10/20/2023
PHOENIX — A group that backs additional restrictions on voting wants a judge to outlaw the use of “drop boxes” that can make it easier for some people to return their early ballots.

Top Republican lawmakers make last-ditch effort to …

10/10/2023
PHOENIX —The top legislative Republicans are making what could be a last-ditch effort to avoid having to answer questions about their backing of legislation making it more difficult to register to vote that challengers say is racially discriminatory.

Practice to verify signatures on early Arizona ballots …

9/7/2023
PHOENIX — A practice used by some, if not all, Arizona counties to verify signatures on early ballots may be illegal.

Top Republican lawmakers looking to crush 'dark money' …

8/7/2023
PHOENIX — With efforts by one set of foes already rebuffed, the state’s top Republican lawmakers are making their own bid to quash a new state law designed to shine a light on “dark money.”

Hobbs signs transportation tax legislation to send to …

8/1/2023
PHOENIX — Gov. Katie Hobbs signed legislation Tuesday to allow Maricopa County voters to decide on extending a half-cent sales tax for transportation projects, setting the stage for the fight to come at the ballot box.

Organizations and its donors looking to become exempt …

7/25/2023
PHOENIX — Rebuffed in their bid to totally quash a voter-approved ban on “dark money,” two organizations involved in trying to influence Arizona politics are now trying to at least get themselves and their donors exempted from its provisions.

Hobbs seeks law for EV drivers to pay share of road …

6/24/2023
PHOENIX — Gov. Katie Hobbs wants state lawmakers to enact new laws to ensure that the drivers of electric vehicles pay their fair share of road construction and maintenance.

Judge refuses to void Arizona's voter-approved 'dark …

6/22/2023
PHOENIX — A judge has rebuffed a bid by two groups involved in Arizona politics to void a new voter-approved law designed to prohibit “dark money” in political races.

Hobbs negotiating with Republicans to craft deal to …

6/3/2023
PHOENIX — Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs is directly negotiating with Republican lawmakers who control the Arizona Legislature to try to craft a deal to ask Maricopa County voters to extend a half-cent sales tax that for nearly 40 years has paid for new freeways, bus routes and light rail transportation projects.

Conservative group asks judge to quash campaign …

3/18/2023
PHOENIX — A conservative advocacy group founded by the Koch brothers is asking a federal judge to quash a new voter-approved campaign finance laws aimed at exposing “dark money” contributions for political purposes.

Coalition working against Arizona voting restrictions

2/8/2022
PHOENIX — A coalition of community groups is asking Arizona voters to overturn a series of restrictions on registration and voting already enacted and those now being contemplated this year by …