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Lobbyist declares innocence in federal case
Lobbyist Jim Norton’s attorney said Friday federal charges against him hinge on the allegations of an “unindicted co-conspirator,” whose motivations will become “transparent” when the mystery person’s identity is revealed.
‘Scoundrels’ aside, Burns has no right to APS records, lawyer says
The attorney for the state's largest electric utility said the fact that Bob Burns may think the other members of the Arizona Corporation Commission are "scoundrels'' does not give him the right to issue his own subpoena for the company's records.
Arizona’s new civil forfeiture laws have little effect on lawsuit, plaintiff says
A Pima County woman contends changes to Arizona’s civil forfeiture laws will moot only one claim in her lawsuit filed against Pinal County officials.
Lawyer: No one hurt yet by law restricting voter initiatives
David Cantelme told Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Joshua Rogers he believes there's a legal flaw in a challenge to new hurdles erected to voters creating their own laws.
Teacher of the year to challenge Brophy McGee
Christine Marsh, an Arizona high school teacher and outspoken advocate for more funding for K-12 public schools, will challenge Sen. Kate Brophy McGee for her state Senate seat.
Trump budget gives Arizona Congressional Dems heartburn, GOP on board
The White House said its proposed $4.09 trillion budget shows “respect for the people who pay the bills,” but Arizona Democrats said deep domestic cuts make it a “dangerous plan” that will hurt the most vulnerable Americans.
Embattled social service agency gets new leader
Gov. Doug Ducey appointed a veteran agency director to lead the Department of Economic Security, an agency that has endured years of controversy.
Business leaders say Arizona should engage in crafting NAFTA 2.0
At a forum in Phoenix this morning, business leaders emphasized how NAFTA has benefited the state’s economy, noting that more than 100,000 Arizona jobs depend on trade with its southern neighbor and roughly $17 billion in trade flows between Arizona and Mexico.
Arizona Supreme Court: Bad friends, bad neighborhood don’t make for good search
Simply being around suspicious activity is not grounds for police to search a person, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
Arpaio racial profiling suit costs rise
A racial profiling case involving former Sheriff Joe Arpaio that has already cost taxpayers in metropolitan Phoenix nearly $66 million over the last nine years is about to get more expensive.
AG Sessions may put more rules on money for sanctuary cities
The Justice Department is looking to use its control over coveted grant money to nudge so-called sanctuary cities into greater cooperation with U.S. immigration authorities.
Trump snags former embattled DES director to lead social service agency
The former head of Arizona's social services agency has landed a job with the Trump administration.
