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Arizona Supreme Court punishes former lawmaker for misconduct as justice of the peace
The court's announcement Tuesday says it censured Justice of the Peace Paula Aboud because she took a copy of an assessment and answer key from her judicial orientation mentor while he was out of the room.
Yee announces candidacy for GOP nomination for treasurer
The 43-year-old Phoenix Republican has announced her candidacy for the office now held by fellow Republican Jeff DeWit, who is not running for re-election.
New leader named for public interest law firm
A new executive director has been named to lead a nonprofit public interest law firm best known for suing the state and other government entities for failing to follow the law.
Judge throws out complaint against Somerton pastor
A judge in Yuma has thrown out a criminal complaint against a pastor who was accused of doing illegal renovations on his church building.
Attorney general says counties can maintain own voter rolls
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich says county election officials can maintain separate voter databases but are legally required to send voter information to the secretary of state's office.
Firm opposes subpoena in bribery case against ex-regulator
A water company whose owner is charged with bribing a former Arizona utility regulator is opposing a subpoena that orders the Corporation Commission to turn over records as part of the criminal case.
Arizona prisons boss to appeal order over inmate health care
Arizona Corrections Director Charles Ryan is appealing a judge's order that said he and another prison official could be held in civil contempt of court and the state could face fines for repeatedly falling short in improving health care for inmates.
Court throws out sentence for prisoner who killed cellmate
The death sentence for an Arizona prisoner who killed his cellmate was thrown out Monday after the state Supreme Court concluded a judge had failed to tell jurors during the penalty phase of his trial that he was ineligible for parole.
Waymo rolls out vans without human drivers
The move by Waymo, which started Oct. 19 with an automated Chrysler Pacifica minivan in Chandler is a major step toward vehicles driving themselves without human backups on public roads.
What’s on the ballot? Your guide to Tuesday’s US elections
Voters are electing two governors, some big-city mayors and one member of Congress in an election dominated by local and state races.
Maricopa County’s recorder apologizes for his online tirade
In a five-minute video on his Facebook page on Wednesday, Fontes said he was sorry for his "inappropriate and rude comments" to State House District 13 candidate Nathan Schneider and apologized to all county voters and residents and the elections department.
Bisbee to change disposable bag ordinance to duck budget hit
The City Council's decision late Monday responds to state Attorney General Mark Brnovich's recent conclusion that Bisbee's ban violates an Arizona law barring local governments from imposing regulatory mandates on disposable bags.
