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Arizona high court revives ‘dark money’ free speech fight
Key Points: Arizona Supreme Court rejects constitutional challenge to 2022 voter-approved law Law requires groups to disclose donors for election influence The law includes an “opt-out” option for donors who […]
Judge looking for swift appointment of new state prison healthcare receiver
Key Points: Federal judge to appoint receiver for Arizona’s prison healthcare system Receiver to oversee care for over 25,000 state inmates Arizona’s prison healthcare system is understaffed and underfunded The […]
Judge rules against ADWR’s water-based restrictions of Phoenix housing developments
Key Points: Court rules Arizona Department of Water Resources acted illegally in 2023 when it restricted housing development in Phoenix over water supply concerns The state water department’s decision affected […]
Arizona home builders want to reduce housing prices by eliminating city standards
Key Points: Arizona House proposal aims to lower housing prices by blocking city design standards Proposal would remove requirements for garages, patios and fencing in new homes Critics argue the […]
Arizona short-term rental bill likely dead for the year
Key Points: Arizona House measure on short-term rentals likely dead for the year Rep. Selina Bliss’s House Bill 2429 missed key deadlines in the state Senate The bill aimed to […]
Insurers say Arizona’s wildfire mitigation plans are not enough
Key Points:Â Arizona law shields electric utilities from most lawsuits if their equipment sparks a catastrophic wildfire Insurers and trial lawyers criticize the law’s wildfire mitigation plans as sparse and […]
Arizona seeks fair share of Colorado River water in negotiations with upper basin states
Key points: Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs in Washington to make case for Colorado River cuts Seven states missed November deadline for new agreement on river’s water allocation Arizona has conserved […]
Water Infrastructure Finance Authority to consider five proposals to shore up Arizona’s water supply
Key Points:Â Arizona’s water supplies have dwindled due to cuts in Colorado River supplies Arizona’s Water Infrastructure Finance Authority may approve five imported water proposals this week EPCOR’s proposal relies […]
Arizona water authority scrambles to protect $400 million water fund before tough budget year
Key Points: Arizona’s Water Infrastructure Finance Authority faces a tough budget year with limited funds Lawmakers have cut or clawed back promised funds, leaving the agency with less than $400 […]
State Supreme Court reverses conviction based on self-defense
Key Points: Arizona Supreme Court rules self-defense extends to a locked bedroom. Decision overturns an aggravated assault conviction of a man who injured another man One justice disagreed, saying a […]
Water authority entertains six proposals for new water sources in Arizona
Key Points: Three proposals involve creating desalination plants using ocean water State law will keep proposals confidential until contracts are announced The proposals come amid years of cuts to the […]
Arizona Supreme Court ruling gives residents more power to block local projects
Key Points: State Supreme Court ruling allows residents to block locally approved projects at ballot box Residents have absolute right to propose laws, even if elected officials have already decided […]
