AG’s Office asks judge to lift injunction impeding abortion-related investigation
The Attorney General’s Office is asking a federal judge to allow it to pursue an investigation into whether anyone in Arizona is violating state laws dealing with abortions and fetal remains.
Attorney General’s Office evacuated after bomb threat, but no explosives found
The office was evacuated for about an hour today as bomb-sniffing dogs searched the agency after a man phoned in a bomb threat.
Brnovich won’t join other AGs in asking phone companies to help customers block robocalls
Attorneys general from around the nation are asking phone companies to help customers block robocalls and unwanted telemarketers. But not Mark Brnovich.
Epitaph for a logo: A book gives way to a sword
I feel I must write an epitaph for a pro bono logo I designed in 1992. On Friday, the Office of the Arizona Attorney General announced the rollout of a new seal. I’m quite certain no one at the office remembers when or who designed it, citing “many years” since a “significant update,” but it was me.
Superior Court judge rules in favor of ‘dreamers’
Saying that federal law and not the state determines who is here legally, a Maricopa County Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday that “dreamers” are entitled to the same lower tuition rates as other Arizona residents.
AG seeks dismissal of Land Department suit, plaintiff wants assurance
The Attorney General’s Office’s attempt to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a proposal to make the state Land Department self-funding may contain the genesis of at least a temporary solution to the legal battle.
Flare Up: Debate rages over proposed regulations for solar industry
Since 2009, the Arizona Attorney General’s Office has received more than 500 complaints about rooftop solar, ranging from “Do Not Call” list violations to a failure to disclose the total cost to a buyer.
Gaming Dept. officials shut down illegal gambling cafes
State authorities say they have shut down two Internet cafes in Phoenix as part of an ongoing illegal gambling investigation.
Brnovich clears out Horne staffers
Many of Tom Horne’s top staffers followed him out the door on Monday as newly inaugurated Attorney General Mark Brnovich cleared out remnants of his predecessor’s administration.
State appeals ruling on political committee law
The state of Arizona is appealing a federal judge’s ruling that threw the state’s election laws into disarray by striking down the statutory definition of “political committee” as unconstitutional.
State seeks stay of campaign finance ruling
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office asked a federal judge to stay a recent bombshell ruling that threatens the state’s ability to enforce all of its campaign disclosure laws.
Horne files $3 billion unsafe vehicles lawsuit against GM
Claiming consumers here were misled, Attorney General Tom Horne has filed a $3 billion lawsuit against General Motors alleging it sold vehicles to Arizonans the company knew were unsafe.