Court rejects some contracts cities have with unions
A new ruling by the Arizona Supreme Court could undermine agreements that Arizona cities have with their labor unions.
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.
State lawmakers urge court to reject challenge to border measure
Generally speaking, however, Arizona courts will not rule on the legality of specific provisions of a measure unless and until it is enacted. The only pre-election challenges allowed are ones like this one where the issue is whether it violates the single-subject rule.
Mitchell, Mayes fight over who gets to execute inmates
Attorney General Kris Mayes insists that she is "the state.'' But Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell says she, too, can be "the state.'' So, she said, is every other prosecuting agency.
Supreme Court rules school district responsible for desegregation costs
School districts that spend money on court-ordered desegregation programs are not entitled to get reimbursed by the state, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled Monday.
Lake’s attorney suspended for false statements to court
The state’s Presiding Disciplinary Judge suspended Kari Lake’s attorney Bryan Blehm for two months with a year-long probation period for claiming it was an “undisputed fact” Maricopa County injected more than 35,500 ballots into the 2022 election count in filings to the Arizona Supreme Court.
County Attorney, AG at odds over death warrant
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced Wednesday that her office filed a motion with the Arizona Supreme Court to seek an execution warrant for death row inmate Aaron Gunches, igniting a dispute with Attorney General Kris Mayes.
Trial over school funding begins Tuesday
But Arizona schools are finally going to get their day in court – well, more like a month – in their bid to convince a judge the state is not living up to its constitutional obligation to adequately fund education.
Former AG candidate goes to high court to change election results
Abe Hamadeh has no one to blame but his own legal team for a trial judge refusing to overturn his 2022 loss in the race for attorney general, a lawyer for Secretary of State Adrian Fontes is arguing.
Judge to issue sanctions against Lake’s attorney for misleading court
Kari Lake’s attorney Bryan Blehm could be blocked from litigating election contests in 2024 if the state presiding disciplinary judge rules in line with a recommendation from the State Bar.
Gov. Hobbs won’t take sides on justices’ elections
Gov. Katie Hobbs says she'd sure like to have the chance to put two people of her choice on the Arizona Supreme Court.
Arizona Supreme Court delays abortion ban enforcement
Arizona may have no pause in abortions, at least through 15 weeks of pregnancy.