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Arizona's GOP Primary Is a Test of Addition, Not Just Volume
The Biggs-Schweikert primary is really an argument about whether Arizona Republicans can turn intensity into a statewide majority.
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Heap Touts Fast Primary Count as Proof Arizona Reforms Working
Results validate Heap’s campaign promises; Heap praises staff for success The post Heap Touts Fast Primary Count as Proof Arizona Reforms Working appeared first on Arizona Globe .
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Immigration courts under pressure
PHOENIX – Attorneys and former judges say Trump administration policies aimed at efficiency risk limiting fairness. The post Immigration courts under pressure appeared first on Cronkite News .
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Judge tosses GOP voucher measure that would have blocked all future reforms
A Republican-backed ballot referral that sought to amend the state’s constitution to ensure private school voucher funding for military families is protected was tossed off the ballot on Wednesday after a judge concluded that it unconstitutionally would also ban any future reforms to the voucher system. Maricopa...
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Wild horse decisions should be led by science
Karen Schutte’s recent Arizona Capitol Times op-ed, “Arizona Should Not Manage Wild Horses by Straw Poll,” raises an important question that deserves serious consideration: How should public agencies establish population targets for free-roaming wildlife? The post Wild horse decisions should be led by science first...
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Lawmakers debate election security, voter confidence
Lawmakers and election administrators debated voter access and election confidence in Chicago, as disputes over proof of citizenship requirements continue to divide states. The post Lawmakers debate election security, voter confidence first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times .
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National Dems pledge $10M for Hobbs as GOP group stays silent on Biggs
Gov. Katie Hobbs’ reelection campaign is celebrating a $10 million boost from the Democratic Governors Association as she ramps up to face Republican gubernatorial nominee Andy Biggs. DGA announced its spending plan early Tuesday, acknowledging it views Arizona as having the closest race for governor in the nation....
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Judge says anti-union ballot item unconstitutional
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday that Proposition 143, a Republican-backed ballot measure targeting public employee unions, is unconstitutional and cannot appear on Arizona's November ballot. The post Judge says anti-union ballot item unconstitutional first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times .
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Arizona Corporation Commission primary exposes Republican rift
Myers and his supporters are criticizing the interest groups that backed Heap’s campaign. The post Arizona Corporation Commission primary exposes Republican rift first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times .
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Judge: GOP ballot measure aimed at teachers union unconstitutionally guts police, fire unions too
A Republican ballot referral that sought to amend the state’s constitution to put the state’s largest teacher’s union out of business was tossed off the ballot on Tuesday after a judge concluded that it also would have outlawed all public sector unions. And that violates the Arizona Constitution’s Separate...
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