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Court clears way for “dreamers” driver’s licenses, says Arizona policy motivated by animosity
Calling the state policy motivated by animosity, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday ordered that "dreamers'' who the federal government allow to work in this country also be issued Arizona driver's licenses, at least for the time being.
Supreme Court: Hospitals are subject to laws protecting vulnerable adults
Saying the elderly can be abused anywhere, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled June 30 that hospitals can be sued under special laws designed to protect vulnerable adults.
Redistricting panel urges US Supreme Court to reject challenge from state lawmakers
A bid by state lawmakers to take back the power to draw congressional lines is legally flawed and should be rejected, the lead attorney for the Independent Redistricting Commission told the nation’s high court.
Hobby Lobby ruling bodes well for nonprofits also challenging law
In a blow to the Obama administration that may hint at how a similar challenge will play out next year, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the Affordable Care Act’s requirement that employer-funded health care plans cover certain contraceptives at no cost to employees violates the rights of religious owners of closely-held private companies.
Dolan Company, parent to ‘Arizona Capitol Times’, appoints new CEO
The parent company of the Arizona Capitol Times announced June 30 that it has appointed a new CEO.
Solar panel companies sue Revenue Department over property tax hike
Two solar panel companies filed a lawsuit today alleging the Arizona Department of Revenue acted illegally last year by issuing a new interpretation of existing property tax law which stripped an exemption from homeowners’ leased solar panels.
SB1062 backers see ‘Hobby Lobby’ ruling as potential boon
The group behind a vetoed religious freedom law intends to study Monday’s Supreme Court ruling as a chance to revamp it and try again next year.
Supreme Court rejects Cesar Chavez appeal
The Arizona Supreme Court has rejected Cesar Chavez’s appeal to get back on the 7th Congressional District ballot, ruling he missed the deadline to appeal.
Pinal County court candidate tracks down waitress during lunch, qualifies for ballot
A 30-year-old political novice who has never voted shook up the race for a little known, down-ballot office in Pinal County by outmaneuvering a veteran attorney in court on a challenge to her petitions.
Scott Bales, Arizona’s new chief justice
The Arizona Supreme Court’s new chief justice, Scott Bales, began his five-year term June 27 and introduced the court’s plan to reach its top goals under his leadership. Bales, a Democrat who was appointed by former Gov. Janet Napalitano, has been on the bench since 2005. He took over the rotating position from Justice Rebecca White Berch, who will return to her duties as a justice.
Horne campaign contributors to investigate whether he violated campaign law
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office has hired two lawyers who have contributed money or campaign work for Attorney General Tom Horne to investigate claims he and his staff are using taxpayer time and resources to run his re-election campaign.
Supreme Court rejects bid to boot LD13 Republican Farmer from ballot
The Arizona Supreme Court has upheld a lower court’s ruling that there is no evidence LD13 Republican Senate candidate Toby Farmer committed petition forgery, even though it is clear that several signatures on the nominating petitions he used to qualify for the ballot were forged.
