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Read the latest news surrounding Proposition 201. Here They Come! California-Based Trial Lawyers Form Committee October 31 PHOENIX - A California-based trial lawyer firm has filed a last minute political committee in support of Prop 201 and has purchased TV ads on Arizona cable systems. 'No' on Prop. 201 October 24 It's more of a pro-litigation initiative than home-buyer protection Proposition debate: Ripoffs or reforms? October 24 Needed reform - or consumer ripoff? Protect Our Industry - Vote NO on Prop 201 October 23 Don't be misled by home 'Bill of Rights' Our Endorsement: No on Prop. 201 October 21 Ballot propositions are typically put forth to fix perceived problems in the Arizona Constitution or state law. That said, it is unclear why Proposition 201 - the so-called Homeowners' Bill of Rights - has made its way to the ballot. Study carefully before voting October 19 You'll experience direct democracy on Nov. 4 when you decide the fate of complex, statewide ballot propositions and several in local municipalities and school districts. The propositions are a result of Arizona's populist Constitution, which includes the right to amend it through initiative and referendum. Union Supporters of 201 Hide Campaign Funding October 15 NO on 201 Files Complaint Saying Voters Need to Know Who is Behind 201 Home measure not really help for homeowners October 15 We're not sure why anyone would want to make the current housing slump in Arizona any worse than it is, but that is likely to happen if Proposition 201 is approved. Goldwater Institute: 'Prop 201 Will Prolong Housing Slump' October 09 PHOENIX - The Goldwater Institute, Arizona's premier policy research organization, today released a briefing stating that since Arizona's housing market is in a down cycle, Proposition 201 would likely worsen the situation. Editorial: Courier weighs in on propositions October 09 Arizona voters will decide eight ballot measures this November. One deserves more extensive individual discussion, but it doesn't take much deliberation on how to decide the other seven. Ballot propositions spark lively debates October 08 PRESCOTT - The prospect of watering down Arizon's new employer sanctions law riled up numerous citizens at a town hall meeting about general election ballot propositions Friday in Prescott. Proposition 201 - Homeowners' Bill of Rights October 07 Proposition 201 - Homeowners' Bill of Rights appears to have been drafted in response to the excessive number of new homes built during the last decade?s building boom with construction defects. Proposition 201: Homeowners' Bill of Rights: No October 07 This was a tough call. This prop, which grew out of a dispute between unions and homebuilders, would require all new homes to come with a 10-year guarantee that they would be free of major defects. 'Arizonans Against Lawsuit Abuse' Launches Media Campaign October 03 PHOENIX - 'Arizonans Against Lawsuit Abuse,' the campaign to defeat Prop 201, today began a statewide media campaign to educate voters on the dire consequences that Prop 201 will have on Arizona consumers. Former Attorney General Grant Woods Joins Anti‐Prop 201 Effort September 26 Says 201 Will Move Arizona Away from Mediation to Litigation PHOENIX - Former Arizona Attorney General Grant Woods has joined 'Arizonans Against Lawsuit Abuse,' the campaign to defeat Prop 201. Prop. 201: Read fine print September 21 If you're buying a new house, a 10-year warranty might sound pretty sweet. It's the big selling point for Proposition 201, an initiative with the grandiose title of Homeowners' Bill of Rights. Our View: Home warranty bill a house of cards September 20 If potential house buyers need additional protection from home builders, the answer isn't to adopt a new state law that would drive a ton of money into the hands of lawyers and make more new homes simply unaffordable. |