In-state tuition for Dreamers 1 step closer
A Senate panel took the first steps Tuesday to reversing a policy that denies in-state tuition to "dreamers'' at state universities and community colleges.
Former Senate staffer likely to sue Rogers, attorney says
Sen. Wendy Rogers may face a civil lawsuit alongside a Senate ethics investigation and federal workplace discrimination complaint, her former assistant’s new attorney said Monday.
Activists challenge court ruling on open meetings laws for legislators
A coalition of rights groups and their members is trying to overturn a trial judge's ruling which essentially says that the Arizona Legislature is subject to the state's Open Meeting Law that it adopted only when it chooses to do so -- and people can't sue over violations.
Religious matters forbidden for courts, judges rule
The question of whether Mormons are "Christians'' may be a thought-provoking debate for theologians. But the state Court of Appeals is warning Arizona judges to stay away from such issues.
Judge orders birth certificates be conducive to same-sex marriage
The state health department has to amend its birth certificate forms to reflect the new reality of same-sex marriages -- and the children that result -- the Arizona Court of Appeals has concluded.
Court reinstates ‘dark money’ contributions
The state Court of Appeals has reinstated a 2017 law that opens the door to "dark money'' contributions to political races.
AG sues to end Tucson’s odd-year election cycle
Attorney General Mark Brnovich is asking the Arizona Supreme Court to force Tucson to align its local elections with regular state balloting.
Supreme Court to decide on Tucson election law
Cities that maintain their own election dates despite lower turnout are violating state laws, Attorney General Mark Brnovich has concluded. And now his office is going to sue Tucson at... […]
Lawmaker seeks state investigation of Tucson voting ordinance
A new legal fight is brewing over the ability of cities to set their own election dates.
Lawmaker calls Supreme Court ruling ‘partial’ victory for LGBTQ
A new ruling Monday by the U.S. Supreme Court on gay rights is imposing new restrictions on Arizona employers that neither the state legislature nor state courts were willing to do.
Court should support jury verdicts, businesses over trial attorneys
As a conservative Republican who has dedicated my life to public service, I have always appreciated the importance of government partnering with business. I was pleased when Gov. Doug Ducey... […]
State high court to hear case on tuition hikes
The state's high court has agreed to decide whether Attorney General Mark Brnovich needs the permission of Gov. Doug Ducey to sue the state’s three universities over what he says has been unconstitutional tuition hikes.