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GOP lawmaker introduces legislation to curtail governor’s emergency powers
A veteran state lawmaker is moving to strip Gov. Doug Ducey of the powers he assumed when he declared an emergency 10 months ago.
Vaccinations begin in AZ as COVID cases spike
A record number of Arizonans are now hospitalized for COVID-19 as the state retains its dubious distinction as the place where the virus is spreading faster than anywhere else in the country.
Mesnard seeks immunity from Shooter lawsuit
The Arizona Supreme Court has agreed to decide the scope of immunity provided to state lawmakers.
Religious matters forbidden for courts, judges rule
The question of whether Mormons are "Christians'' may be a thought-provoking debate for theologians. But the state Court of Appeals is warning Arizona judges to stay away from such issues.
Electors vote as lawmakers hold hearing on election
Arizona's 11 Democrat electors cast their votes Monday for Joe Biden even as a Senate panel raised questions about the accuracy of the vote that gave the Democrat the edge over President Trump.
Electors to meet as Senate holds hearing on election
The 11 electors pledged to Joe Biden are set to cast their votes today even as yet another court hearing is set in a bid to invalidate what they are doing and lawmakers look to see how the election was conducted.
Ward takes election challenge to U.S. Supreme Court
The attorney for state GOP chief Kelli Ward is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to void federal laws that sets Monday's deadline for the vote of the Electoral College.
Brnovich at arm’s length in election suit
Arizona is seeking a voice in the lawsuit Texas has brought against some other states won by President-elect Joe Biden. But exactly who Attorney General Mark Brnovich will side with remains unclear.
Last lawsuit to invalidate election ends in loss for GOP
A federal judge late Wednesday tossed the last of the legal challenges to the decision by Arizona voters to choose Joe Biden for president.
Ban on evictions to end, COVID-19 cases spike
Gov. Doug Ducey won't impose any new restrictions on individuals or businesses despite what appears to be a record number of daily COVID-19 cases and a trend that is pushing even higher.
State Supreme Court rejects GOP bid to void election
The state's high court late Tuesday threw out a bid by the head of the state Republican Party to void the results of the presidential race.
Legal challenges to election head to court
Attorneys for state and county election officials head to federal court Tuesday to quash one of the two remaining bids to overturn the vote for Joe Biden in Arizona. And time may be running out for a final decision.
