Gov. Janet Napolitano refused Wednesday to
formally proclaim voter approval of Proposition 200, a move that will
further delay implementing the voting provisions of the initiative.
Napolitano said she decided not to act after a federal judge on Tuesday
blocked implementation of the new law pending a Dec. 22 hearing. The
governor said if Judge David Bury lifts his restraining order at that
time she is prepared to sign the papers. But the move is drawing fire
from Kathy McKee who said the governor has been purposely dragging her
feet on the issue to give foes a chance to challenge the law. McKee
acknowledged that now, with the case in court and a restraining order
in place, the initiative cannot take effect unless and until the judge
gives his permission. [more]
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