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Agencies use delays to thwart public records requests
Arizona’s public bodies often use delay tactics and loose interpretations of the state’s public records laws to avoid transparency, First Amendment lawyers say.
Neutral ombudsman demystifies public records requests
Joanne MacDonnell, the current Arizona ombudsman, described the office as a “giant flashlight,” and “an umpire calling balls and strikes.” Its public access attorney called the office, “the canary in the coal mine,” and the “eyes and ears” of the Legislature and governor.
Arizona lawmakers vote on party lines to elect speaker, get back to work
Arizona lawmakers voted on party lines Wednesday as the U.S. House elected a new speaker, ending three weeks of what one representative called “weeks of political paralysis and dysfunction” in Congress.
Federal officials say plan for water cuts from 3 Western states is enough to protect Colorado River
Federal officials said Wednesday that conditions have improved on the Colorado River to the point that a plan by California, Arizona and Nevada to voluntarily reduce water use should help keep the river basin on stable footing for the next few years.
Several candidates express interest in running for Lesko’s seat in Congressional District 8
A slew of political candidates have come forward to express interest for U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko’s seat in Congressional District 8 after the congresswoman announced she won’t run for reelection.
Gress wants to extend alcohol sales an extra hour for Diamondbacks fans
A Phoenix lawmaker wants to give Arizona Diamondbacks fans an extra hour of alcohol-fueled revelry to celebrate their reaching the World Series.
Lawsuit against LDS church could become basis for court to consider statute protecting clergy
A lawsuit against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints could become the legal basis for the state Court of Appeals to consider -- and void -- a statute that protects members of the clergy from disclosing an adherent's confession of child molestation.
Navarrete denies sex crime allegations in trial testimony
Former Arizona state Sen. Tony Navarrete testified on Tuesday and vehemently denied seven allegations of sexual crimes against his nephews.
Task force approves elections policy recommendations despite Bennett’s criticism of Hobbs’ absence
A bipartisan task force headed by Gov. Katie Hobbs approved 16 policy and legislative recommendations Tuesday related to the controversial topic of elections policy.
Mayes, other AGs file lawsuit against Meta for allegedly addicting children to social media
Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a lawsuit against Instagram and Facebook’s parent company Meta, alongside 32 other states alleging the company “purposefully” addicted children to social media.
‘Scoping’ results show new Colorado River rules will face a range of demands
A new federal government report shows Colorado River states are aiming to agree on a plan to cut back on water but remain divided about how to share the shrinking supply among tens of millions across the Southwest.
2.47 million migrant encounters at southern border in fiscal 2023 sets record
A record 2.47 million migrants were stopped at the southern border in fiscal 2023, with the Tucson sector of the border leading the rest of the nation for the third straight month.
