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Second lawsuit filed against AHCCCS over autism therapy contract dispute
Key Points: Parents of 11 children filed a class action lawsuit against the state’s Medicaid agency The complaint accuses the agency of unlawfully approving changes to provider networks The dispute […]
Judge to rule on Fondomonte’s groundwater use as public nuisance case unfolds
Key Points:Â Fondomonte seeks to leave restrictions to state water resources agency State argues need for court order to ensure targeted relief, usage constraints Judge weighs whether administrative regulation negates […]
Judge seems skeptical of legal justification for Pentagon’s punishment of Sen. Mark Kelly
Key Points: Federal judge questions Pentagon’s censure of Sen. Mark Kelly Kelly’s attorneys argue Pentagon violated his First Amendment rights Judge Richard Leon will issue a ruling on the case […]
Arizona AG Kris Mayes seeks public’s help to monitor ICE agents
Key Points:Â Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes seeks public videos and photos of ICE agents’ actions in the state Mayes sets up website for public to report potential unlawful activity […]
Bill aims at removing criminal court fees for adults
Key Points Lawmakers seek to eliminate adult criminal court fees Proposal follows successful juvenile justice fee reform Advocates claim limited impact to courts With momentum from a successful effort to […]
Funding for Independent Correctional Oversight Office still uncertain
Key Points No funding for prison oversight office in governor’s budget Legislature starts push for $1.5 million to actualize oversight Budget director claims Governor’s Office open to discussion With an […]
Execution protocol under scrutiny after inmate’s autopsy report
Key Points: Autopsy of death row inmate shows IV insertion trouble but no fluid in lungs Concerns linger given history of IV difficulties, possibility of pulmonary edema Procedure and protocol […]
Appeals court allows lawsuit over lack of parental notification on gender identity issues
Key Points: Parents can sue public schools for withholding gender identity information Arizona Court of Appeals revives lawsuit against Mesa Unified School District The court’s ruling may make proposed legislation […]
Arizona prisons to digitize inmate mail, citing concerns over contraband
Key Points: State prison system digitizes letters, greeting cards, drawings sent to inmates Department hopes to stop flow of illicit drugs, contraband, bring greater safety Families, former inmates warn loss […]
Arizona court upholds prosecution for political supporter’s death
Key Points: Arizona Court of Appeals rules Pima County Attorney’s Office can prosecute Michael Creel Creel is accused of causing 2024 death of John McLean, a political supporter of Laura […]
Autism therapy center, parents sue AHCCCS, DES and insurer over contract dispute
Key Points: Centria Autism and two parents of children with autism sued Arizona’s Medicaid agency and one of its insurance contractors The lawsuit stems from a contract dispute between Centria […]
Arizona Supreme Court rejects claim that retention election scheme is unconstitutional
Key Highlights: In a unanimous ruling justices reject arguments that selection system violates state’s guarantee of fair elections Court found that geographic voting districts do not disenfranchise any voter Legislature […]
