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Challenges to primary election candidates oust 12, 10 survive
Key Points: Litigation removes 12 political hopefuls, allows finalization of ballots Courts keep 10 candidates on ballot in statewide, congressional, legislative races Signature disputes and technical errors determined candidate legal […]
The Rule of Law still deserves our attention
May 1 marks Law Day, a day set aside to recognize a simple but powerful idea: in America, we are governed by laws, not by individuals. Law Day was established […]
Hand count immunity denied to Mohave County supervisor by Arizona Supreme Court
Key Points: Arizona Supreme Court denies Ron Gould immunity for hand count Court of Appeals decision not to disturb ruling on Gould’s case Gould remains convinced hand counts are not […]
Pinal County residents could receive a $300 check if this measure passes
Key Points:Â Pinal County residents may get $300 check from state Senate Finance Committee votes to divide up sales tax funds Eligible residents may receive $300 checks starting October 15, […]
Arizona GOP push to standardize state election dates
Key Points:Â Republican lawmakers seek to override local election laws Senate Committee approves measure for uniform election dates Tucson Mayor Regina Romero opposes state control over local elections Republican state […]
Supreme Court declines to consider Horne’s English language suit
Key Points: Ruling that state schools chief Tom Horne can’t sue certain school districts stands Issue involves Prop. 203, a 2000 ballot measure on ‘structured English immersion’ AG ruled that […]
Legislature scrutinizes new elections manual, potential for litigation looms
Key Points:Â Elections Procedures Manual get executive approval Changes reflect court rulings, public comments and executive edits Legislature undertaking a close review to ensure compliance with state law With the […]
Arizona Supreme Court rejects claim that retention election scheme is unconstitutional
Key Highlights: In a unanimous ruling justices reject arguments that selection system violates state’s guarantee of fair elections Court found that geographic voting districts do not disenfranchise any voter Legislature […]
Justices side with Arizona police in ‘stay right’ case, allow search that led to drug conviction
Key Points: Arizona Supreme Court rules driving in middle lane can be reason for traffic stop Officer had “reasonable suspicion” to stop driver in middle lane, court says The ruling […]
Supreme Court delays resolution over death penalty deadlines
Key Points:Â Court delays changing execution warrant briefing process until 2026Â State seeks faster schedule, defense counsel warns of inadequate representation Court declines to adopt its compromise proposal, reopens petition […]
Court of Appeals to rule on challenges to elections manual
Key Points:Â Court of Appeals hears argument on disputed provisions of 2023 Elections Procedures Manual Legislative leaders, secretary of state spar over alleged violations of state law Decision, expected Nov. […]
Arizona seeks to streamline execution process
Key Points: Attorney General seeks set execution briefing schedule to prevent drug expiration Defense counsel warns shorter timelines could harm capital defendants’ rights Arizona Supreme Court plans to review new […]
