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Arizona execution drug OK’d by high court
The U.S. Supreme Court today approved the use of the sedative midazolam in executions, a ruling that allows Arizona to circumvent a shortage of other drugs used in lethal injections.
Gay marriage settled, but political fights remain
Arguing it would strengthen rather than diminish the institution of marriage, a divided U.S. Supreme Court today ruled that same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in America.
Judge hears arguments on Douglas, Board of Education dispute
A judge presiding over the legal dispute between Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas and the Board of Education said Friday she will rule on a motion to dismiss the case as soon as possible.
Supreme Court extends same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has declared that same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in the United States.
Supreme Court ruling allows 126K Arizonans to retain health insurance subsidies
In a major victory for the Obama administration, the U.S. Supreme Court today ruled that the Affordable Care Act allows federal exchanges to offer subsidies, thereby preserving the insurance coverage of roughly 6.4 million Americans, including 126,000 Arizonans.
As revenge porn cases pile up, county attorney says he can’t prosecute them
In 10 cases so far, prosecutors have been unable to file charges under Arizona statutes targeting “revenge porn” because lawmakers failed to amend the law this past legislative session.
Brnovich spares small charter schools from big cuts
Small charter school networks were saved from massive spending cuts today by a formal opinion of Attorney General Mark Brnovich.
Report says utilities are undervaluing solar power
Solar brings more benefits than it receives through subsidies like net metering, according to a new report by Environment Arizona.
Justice Rebecca White Berch to retire
Arizona Supreme Court Justice Rebecca White Berch is going to retire this year, court spokeswoman Heather Murphy confirmed today.
Facts show Polk’s claim about marijuana deaths among children is misleading
An editorial written by Yavapai County Attorney Sheila Polk hammered home the most basic argument she and other opponents of marijuana legalization have made – that legalizing marijuana will be bad for kids.
Ducey’s options would be limited if Supreme Court rules against Obamacare
Gov. Doug Ducey is guarded about what his administration plans to do, if anything, once the U.S. Supreme Court rules on whether subsidies may be legally offered on the federal exchanges.
Law would steer doctors toward unethical conduct, affidavit says
A law requiring doctors to advise women seeking medication abortions that the procedure may be reversed would steer patients toward doctors conducting potentially unethical research, according to an affidavit filed in a case challenging the law.
