Cronkite News breaks down Arizona’s 10 ballot propositions
Health Care
Plan Participation
Supporters say allowing Arizonans to opt out of government health care mandates would protect individual rights. Opponents say the measure could derail health care reform and expose the state to costly litigation. Read more >>
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Repealing Affirmative Action
Ward Connerly has carved a career, and a reputation, out of striking down affirmative action in California and several other states. Now Connerly and his American Civil Rights Institute are bringing the fight to Arizona. Read more >>
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Hunting as a Constitutional Right
Supporters say Proposition 109, which would establish a constitutional right to hunt and fish, is long overdue. But wildlife advocates call it a power grab that would limit citizens’ ability to make changes. Read more >>
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Using Land Swaps to Preserve Military Bases
A diverse coalition ranging from environmentalists to military leaders to ranchers is backing Proposition 110. The measure would allow the state to swap trust land for parcels elsewhere if the goal is preserving military bases or conservation. Read more >>
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Creating Lieutenant Governor Position
This would designate the office of secretary of state as lieutenant governor, forcing that nominee to run with the party’s gubernatorial nominee. Opponents call it a ploy to ensure a cycle of incumbency for the party in power. Read more >>
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Reducing Initiative Filing Time
Proposition 112 would move up the deadline from four to six months before an election for turning in signatures to get citizens’ initiatives on the ballot. Supporters say election officials who verify signatures need the extra time. Read more >>
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Mandatory Secret Ballots in Union Votes
This would require secret ballots when workers in Arizona wish to organize. Supporters say it would prevent unions from bullying workers. Unions say the measure would buy time for businesses to do the bullying.
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Legalizing Medical Marijuana
Supporters say legalizing medical marijuana would help people suffering from painful conditions. Opponents say the measure overly broad and would be a first step toward legalizing all uses of marijuana.
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Using Land Preservation Funds Toward the Budget Deficit
In 1998, Arizona voters concerned about unchecked growth approved a fund to help local governments purchase and preserve state trust land. Now, voters will decide whether to transfer that fund to help the state budget. Read more >>
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Using Childhood Program Funds Toward the Budget Deficit
Families would lose services offered by the First Things First early childhood development program under Proposition 302. GOP lawmakers acknowledge it’s a difficult move, but they say the state budget needs the money. Read more >>
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Morrison Institute: Understanding Arizona's Propositions
Arizona Secretary of State Propositions Guide
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