Recent state tax collections have given the state about a $660 million surplus for the upcoming session, according to recent JLBC fiscal reports. But JLBC Director Richard Stavneak warned attendees at a recent Arizona Tax Research Association Conference that lawmakers should continue to be frugal. If not, the state could see a budget shortfall by...

In contrast to Arizona’s rules on reporting campaign finance, which exempt all legal expense contributions and expenditures from disclosure, federal candidates are required to report the flow of legal funds, as are the national party committees often sponsoring litigation. Per the Federal Election Commission, candidates can use funds raised for legal fees, so long as...