The argument for and against Arizona Prop. 211, the 'Stop Dark Money' initiative
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There will be a lengthy list of propositions on the ballot in November; voters will be asked to weigh in on everything from how we vote to who should get in-state tuition at our state universities.
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The Show’s election coverage continues, this time focusing in on one initiative that organizers have tried to get in front of voters for years: Proposition 211, or Voters’ Right to Know. You might know it as the “Stop Dark Money” initiative. It would require identifying contributions of more than $5,000 from organizations that spend more than $50,000 on statewide campaigns.
The Show spoke with people on both sides to hear their perspectives on the proposition.
Terry Goddard is a former Arizona attorney general and citizen activist who's been behind the effort here from the start.
But not everyone thinks this initiative is a good thing.
Scot Mussi, president and executive director of the Arizona Free Enterprise Club, said it puts donors at risk.
Terry Goddard, for his part, has said evidence of harassment is low, as statutes require public disclosure of anyone who makes $50 contributions directly to candidates.
Prop. 211 will be one of 10 initiatives on Arizonans' ballots this November.
