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AZ Supreme Court to hear CityNorth case Sept. 30
The Arizona Supreme Court on Sept. 30 will weigh the fate of a tax rebate offered by the city of Phoenix to lure a developer that built a massive shopping... […]
Ex-Justice O’Connor proposes revamp of Arizona government
Retired Supreme Court Justice and Arizona icon Sandra Day O'Connor is spearheading an effort to make major structural changes to state government in advance of the 2012 centennial. "We love this state and see the need for a few changes," she said.
Ariz. ruling limits appeal on class-action cases
The Arizona Supreme Court is making it harder to press class-action lawsuits on behalf of groups of plaintiffs.
Supreme Court explains ruling on spat between governor and Legislature
The Arizona Supreme Court on Aug. 13 delivered a detailed explanation of a decision it reached in June regarding an acrimonious state budget dispute between Gov. Jan Brewer and Republican lawmakers.
Pelander picked for AZ Supreme Court
Gov. Jan Brewer on July 28 announced the appointment of Tucson appellate court Judge John Pelander to the Arizona Supreme Court. Pelander, a Republican, was one of three final candidates... […]
Hands off tobacco money – Supreme Court: Legislature can’t sweep First Things First
The Arizona Supreme Court has decided unanimously that state lawmakers overstepped their authority when they swept millions of dollars of interest held in the Arizona Early Childhood Development and Health... […]
Brewer to pick next justice within weeks
Roughly four months after an announcement that Arizona Supreme Court Justice Ruth McGregor would step down from the bench, Gov. Jan Brewer is poised to choose the state's next justice.
Brewer reminds high court that budget was tardy
In an unsolicited and unusual court filing, Gov. Jan Brewer has fired the latest salvo in a public conflict with Republican lawmakers over this year's state budget.
Death sentence stands for man who cut off victim’s finger
Patrick Wade Bearup was not the person who delivered a beating to a Phoenix man in 2002, nor did shoot the man twice in the head on a dusty road... […]
Burns, Adams ask AZ high court to rethink budget ruling
In late June, the Arizona Supreme Court delivered what could be considered a draw for Gov. Jan Brewer and Republican legislative leadership, who argued over how long the Legislature can... […]
Brewer to pick from 3 finalists for Supreme Court justice
While Governor Jan Brewer might not have a budget deal in hand by the morning of July 1, she definitely will have a list of three names and the responsibility of appointing the next Arizona Supreme Court justice.
AZ Supreme Court hears arguments in challenge of First Things First sweep
Whether the Legislature can legally sweep millions of dollars from a program that pays for children's health care may hinge on the fine print of a ballot initiative passed by voters in 2006.
