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Judges return ballot measure descriptions to Legislative Council
Two more judges have rejected what they called attempts by Republican lawmakers to taint descriptions given to voters of ballot measures. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Sherry Stephens, an appointee... […]
Landlords sue, say Ducey lacks authority to stop evictions
Landlords and mobile home park owners from around the state are asking the Arizona Supreme Court to void an executive order by Gov. Doug Ducey blocking evictions of tenants who do not pay their rent.
Water parks sue to reopen
The owners of a Mesa water park are suing to be allowed to reopen, claiming the policy of Gov. Doug Ducey that keeps it shuttered is discriminatory. In a new... […]
Judge rules description of proposed school tax politically colored
A judge has rejected a bid by a Republican-dominated legislative panel to give voters what he concluded was a biased description of a proposed tax to fund education.
Ducey appeals court order to reopen gyms
Gov. Doug Ducey is moving to deny gyms and fitness centers the right to reopen despite a court order to the contrary.
Health director testifies in gym closure lawsuit
The state’s top health official acknowledged that she and Gov. Doug Ducey are ignoring some Arizona-specific recommendations from the White House Coronavirus Task Force. At a court hearing Monday, Dr.... […]
Man convicted of murder wins claim of prosecutorial misconduct
A man convicted of the 2008 murder of a 62-year-old disabled Tucson woman may get the chance for a new trial. In a ruling Friday, the Arizona Supreme Court said... […]
Court rules utility regulators can take over private company
The Arizona Corporation Commission has the legal right to seize managerial control of utilities that pose a risk to public health and safety, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday. In... […]
Former health director says in court Ducey wrong to close gyms
The former state health director says Gov. Doug Ducey is "scientifically wrong'' in lumping gyms and fitness centers with bars as places that cannot be safely operated during the pandemic.
Judge to decide whether tax on rich initiative used deceptive language
Business interests trying to quash a vote on higher taxes on the rich sought to convince a judge Wednesday that extent and breadth of the proposed new levy is being purposely understated and misleading.
Judge hears testimony in challenge to education tax proposal
The question of whether Arizonans get to vote on hiking taxes on the most wealthy to fund education could depend on how petition circulators got paid. Challengers funded by the... […]
Court to hear arguments on Ducey’s order to close gyms
A judge has agreed to hear arguments by gyms that Gov. Doug Ducey has essentially moved the goalposts in what they need to do to reopen. Maricopa County Superior Court... […]
