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Rep. Don Shooter relaxes Feb. 1 before a historic vote of his colleagues to remove him from office. He was ousted by a vote of 56-3. (Photo by Katie Campbell/Arizona Capitol Times)
Sep 10, 2020

Mesnard asks for immunity from ousted member’s lawsuit

A former House speaker wants the state's high court to rule that the concept of legislative immunity is so broad that he cannot be sued for defamation by ousted Rep. Don Shooter.

Sep 9, 2020

Judge says restaurants’ to go liquor sales illegal

A little-noticed provision in a court ruling this week on bars and alcohol sales could end up curtailing business at some restaurants and force them to close.

Sep 8, 2020

Court sides with governor in dispute over bars closure

Gov. Doug Ducey's order closing bars remains intact, at least for the time being.

Sep 8, 2020

Court explains decision to let candidate stay on ballot

A court order allowing certain people to take their address out of public records does not mean they can hide it when they run for office, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.

Sep 4, 2020

Attorney General tells court Ducey’s order to close bars illegal

Gov. Doug Ducey is acting illegally in closing bars while allowing restaurants to remain open and continue to sell alcoholic beverages, the state's top prosecutor charged Friday.

Sep 2, 2020

Ducey tells court eviction ban is public health measure

Gov. Doug Ducey wants to defend his right to block residential evictions from a lawsuit filed by landlords. In legal papers filed with the Arizona Supreme Court, the governor’s legal... […]

Aug 27, 2020

AG sues to end Tucson’s odd-year election cycle

Attorney General Mark Brnovich is asking the Arizona Supreme Court to force Tucson to align its local elections with regular state balloting.

Aug 26, 2020

Bars can’t convince Supreme Court to hear case on reopening

Rebuffed by the Arizona Supreme Court, more than 100 bar owners are now taking their claims against Gov. Doug Ducey to a trial judge.

Aug 25, 2020

Court refuses to block enforcement of horse-racing law

A federal appeals court won’t block enforcement of a law that requires companies that provide off-track betting signals to sell them to anyone who will buy then. In a unanimous... […]

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Aug 18, 2020

Ducey delays waterpark reopening with move to federal court

The attorney for a Mesa water park is accusing the governor of "playing games'' in a bid to delay a ruling on whether it is the victim of illegal discrimination.

Aug 18, 2020

Judge: Ducey not in contempt of court

A judge refused late Monday to find Gov. Doug Ducey in contempt.

Aug 17, 2020

Gym pushes judge to hold Ducey in contempt of court

The attorney for a locally owned chain of fitness centers told a judge Monday he should hold Gov. Doug Ducey in contempt.

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