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Lawyers for Prop 208 foes seek $1M in legal fees
Groups that killed a voter-approved tax to fund education in court now want nearly $1 million in legal fees from initiative organizers and the state.
Supreme Court tosses effort to disqualify GOP candidates
The Arizona Supreme Court said three people allegedly involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol can be on the 2022 ballot.
Local prosecutors differ on abortion enforcement
The U.S. Supreme Court could rewrite the national landscape for abortion access, but it’s up to local officials to enforce any restrictions – and candidates running for key offices in Arizona have different plans if Roe v. Wade is reversed.
Pro-life Ducey OK with planned execution
Gov. Doug Ducey said Wednesday his self-proclaimed "pro-life'' position covers only abortions and not executions - even those carried out in the name of the state.
After court losses, ballot initiative backers regroup
As in most recent election years, Arizonans will probably get the chance to vote on several ballot initiatives this November, but this year’s measures come on the heels of court rulings that have blocked a pair of high-profile proposals.
9th Circuit ruling on AZ crime victims stands
Criminal defense attorneys in Arizona are now free to challenge a state law that prohibits them from directly contacting crime victims and their families.
Lake, Finchem ask federal court to ban voting machines
Gubernatorial hopeful Kari Lake and Mark Finchem, running for secretary of state, contend that the machines are unreliable because they are subject to hacking.
Judge allows Finchem, Gosar, Biggs to stay on ballot
A judge will not bar three officials who allegedly were involved in some way in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot from running again for office. In a 19-page ruling released... […]
Arizona Supreme Court kills tax cut referendum
The Arizona Supreme Court has blocked a referendum of last year’s massive tax cut, ruling that the so-called “flat tax” is exempt from referral under the Arizona Constitution. That means... […]
Supreme Court hears challenge to ballot measure
An organization dedicated to limiting the size of government is asking the Arizona Supreme Court to prevent voters from getting the last word in November on a $1.9 billion tax cut.
High court to hear keeping juror names secret
The Arizona Supreme Court will hear arguments April 19 on whether the public has a right to know who’s on a jury, so long as there’s not a compelling state interest to withhold those names.
Condemned prisoner argues for clemency
As the execution of Clarence Dixon draws near, his attorneys are challenging whether the law enforcement-heavy state clemency board can give him a fair hearing and whether their client is... […]
