Yuma Sun

A state lawmaker wants a new hurdle for individuals and groups who propose their own state laws and constitutional amendments. HCR 2005, proposed by Rep. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, would require that at least half of the signatures needed to put future issues on the ballot be gathered by those who have not been paid for their efforts. Petition drives that get the necessary signatures but can’t meet that volunteer threshold would be disqualified.

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Voters approve tax extension in Yuma, AZ

Thu, May 28 2009 — Source: Yuma Sun

The 15-year renewal of the city of Yuma’s 2 percent hospitality tax on hotels, restaurants and bars goes into effect July 1, the day the tax would have ceased if voters during a special election May 19 hadn’t approved a ballot issue to extend it.

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