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Goldwater takes judicial retention case to Supreme Court
An organization that lobbies and litigates for limited government regulation wants the Arizona Supreme Court to give Maricopa County voters more say in who serves on the state Court of Appeals.
Gallego divorce records must be unsealed, Arizona appellate court rules
The public is entitled to see what is in the divorce records of Ruben and Kate Gallego – at least, most of it.
Arizona court ruling on marijuana: A win for justice, but a risky message for drivers
I support the recent ruling by the Arizona Court of Appeals, but I fear its unintended consequences. While the decision rightly acknowledges that THC can linger in the bloodstream long […]
Court rejects attempt to void judicial retention laws for appellate courts
A trial judge has rejected a bid by the Goldwater Institute to change how judges on the state Court of Appeals are elected.
Court upholds legal fees penalty for former SOS candidate
Mark Finchem and his attorney can't escape a court order that they pay more than $47,000 in legal fees in his unsuccessful attempt to overturn his 2022 loss in the race for secretary of state.
Speaker, Senate president seek to void Proposition 211
The Arizona Court of Appeals heard arguments over whether Proposition. 211, the voter measure requiring heightened campaign media spending donor disclosure, infringes on separation of powers by granting rulemaking and enforcement authority to the Arizona Citizens Clean Election Commission.
Tribes, environmental groups ask court to block $10B Arizona project
A federal judge is being asked to issue a stop-work order on a $10 billion transmission line being built through a remote southeastern Arizona valley to carry wind-generated electricity to customers as far away as California.
Court rejects Lake’s appeal in defamation case
Kari Lake can't escape having to convince a jury she didn't defame Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer.
Water, housing, abortion, teacher pay could be top issues for lawmakers
It's taken four decades, Saudi cows munching on alfalfa grown with Arizona water and national headlines about whether Arizona is finally drying up.
Judge denies Lake’s access to review ballot affidavit envelopes’ signatures in her election contest
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge denied former gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake access to inspect signatures on 2022 ballot affidavit envelopes to support her ongoing election contest.
Corrections seeks funds to phase out inmate fees
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry requested funding in the next fiscal year to start phasing out the use of fees on deposits to inmate accounts and visitor background checks to supplement the department’s building renewal fund.
New trial date set for father of Arizona boy who died after being locked incloset
An Arizona man whose 6-year-old son died of starvation after being locked in a tiny closet has been assigned a new trial date.
