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Maricopa County Superior Court Commissioner Tracey Nadzieja stands with Brianna Westbrook after Nadzieja was sworn into office on October 12, 2018, making history as the first transgender judge in Arizona. Westbrook said Arizona's transgender community is small, and Nadzieja's accomplishment was celebrated as a step forward across the state. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRIANNA WESTBROOK
Oct 29, 2018

The Breakdown: No turning back

Last week The New York Times warned that the Trump administration may soon define 1.4 million transgender Americans out of existence. One of those Americans is Tracey Nadzieja.

The Arizona Supreme Court from left are Robert Brutinel, John Lopez, John Pelander, Scott Bales, Andrew Gould, Clint Bolick, Ann Scott Timmer.
Oct 26, 2018

Justices explain why Invest in Ed measure booted from ballot

Citing confusing language that could trip up voters, five of Arizona’s Supreme Court justices explained their decision to bar a citizen initiative to raise taxes for education in a ruling released Friday morning.

The Arizona Supreme Court from left are Robert Brutinel, John Lopez, John Pelander, Scott Bales, Andrew Gould, Clint Bolick, Ann Scott Timmer.
Oct 25, 2018

Supreme Court to release full Invest in Ed opinion Friday

The Arizona Supreme Court is poised to release its full opinion on striking the Invest in Education Act from the ballot on Friday.

Oct 23, 2018

AG withdraws arguments on legality of hashish for medical marijuana patients

Fearing unintended consequences for patients, especially children, Attorney General Mark Brnovich on Monday withdrew his agency's arguments urging the Arizona Supreme Court to declare hashish and extracts of marijuana illegal in all situations.

Oct 22, 2018

State seeks to outlaw hashish for medical marijuana patients

In new court filings, Attorney General Mark Brnovich contends that the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act approved by voters in 2010 legalized only the use of the leaves and flowers and preparations of them by those who have a doctor's recommendation to use the drug.

Oct 11, 2018

Brnovich, Contreras debate on cases AG has taken

Attorney General Mark Brnovich found himself defending the decisions he made to challenge various federal laws, challenges that his Democrat foe said Wednesday worked against the interests of average Arizonans.

Oct 2, 2018

Ducey continues claim Garcia tried to ‘rig’ education tax proposal

Gov. Doug Ducey has reaffirmed his claim that David Garcia tried to "rig" the election for a sales tax for education even though there is no evidence the Democrat gubernatorial hopeful had any role in crafting the measure.

Sep 25, 2018

State-funded abortion case to be heard at Supreme Court

The Arizona Supreme Court will review the case of a woman who faked cancer to obtain a state-paid, mid-term abortion in 2010.

Sep 25, 2018

Case seeking refunds for out-of-state university students dismissed

Out-of-state students who paid full tuition at state universities won't be getting a refund.

Sep 25, 2018

Supreme Court to hear case on levy to fund stadiums, sports complexes

The Arizona Supreme Court has agreed to weigh in on whether revenue generated through car rental fees can be used for sports complexes rather than just road construction and maintenance.

Sep 24, 2018

The Breakdown: Must be campaign season

Two Arizona Supreme Court justices are being targeted amid accusations, without any supporting evidence, of a cozy relationship between the high court and the Ducey administration.

The Arizona Supreme Court from left are Robert Brutinel, John Lopez, John Pelander, Scott Bales, Andrew Gould, Clint Bolick, Ann Scott Timmer.
Sep 21, 2018

Arizona Supreme Court pulled into political fray

The Arizona Supreme Court’s integrity is under attack by supporters of the defunct Invest in Education Act who accuse the justices and Gov. Doug Ducey of collusion.

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