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State lawmakers urge court to reject challenge to border measure
Generally speaking, however, Arizona courts will not rule on the legality of specific provisions of a measure unless and until it is enacted. The only pre-election challenges allowed are ones like this one where the issue is whether it violates the single-subject rule.
Court rules committee’s wording for abortion ballot measure ‘partisan’
A judge on Friday ruled that a legislative panel must choose a neutral phrase to replace “unborn human being” in the publicity pamphlet summary for a proposed ballot measure seeking to enshrine the right to an abortion in the state constitution.
Abortion ballot measure challenged on 2 legal fronts
An anti-abortion group filed a lawsuit July 24 that aims to prevent a citizen initiative that would enshrine abortion rights into the state’s Constitution from going to the ballot.
Abortion top issue in CD1 Democratic primary
With a sizable percentage of undecided Democratic voters in the 1st Congressional District crowded July 30 primary, abortion is expected to be the deciding factor.
Republican candidates for Arizona Corporation Commission
Three Republicans are running to fill the three open seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission and would establish an entirely Republican commission if they succeed.
Wadsack criticizes police, loses their union endorsement
The Arizona Fraternal Order of Police rescinded its endorsement of Sen. Justine Wadsack, R-Tucson, who is in a tightly contested July 30 primary, after she criticized Tucson police for citing her for criminal speeding.
2 men charged in LD14 GOP meeting altercation
The Town of Gilbert filed charges against two family members of a Republican House candidate in Legislative District 14 for an alleged assault at a precinct committee meeting.
Toma, Petersen challenge transgender lawsuit ruling
The state's top two Republican lawmakers are asking a federal appeals court to protect them from having to explain their motives in promoting and voting to ban transgender girls from participating in girls' sports.
Court to hear arguments on abortion ballot wording
Abortion access supporters and Republican lawmakers are sparring over whether “unborn human being” is an impartial term that can be used in a description for a ballot measure that would legalize abortions up to fetal viability.
Mitchell, Mayes fight over who gets to execute inmates
Attorney General Kris Mayes insists that she is "the state.'' But Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell says she, too, can be "the state.'' So, she said, is every other prosecuting agency.
Supreme Court rules school district responsible for desegregation costs
School districts that spend money on court-ordered desegregation programs are not entitled to get reimbursed by the state, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled Monday.
Sen. Kelly on presidential ticket would have wide impact on Arizona
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly is being floated as a candidate for vice president now that President Joe Biden has stepped aside, but his nomination could have a major impact on elections in Arizona in the coming years.
