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Bill transfers burden from parents to prosecutors in some sex cases
A Republican lawmaker wants to change the state’s sexual abuse statutes in response to an Arizona Supreme Court ruling that raised questions about whether parents changing a baby’s diaper could be charged with molestation.
Federal law doesn’t trump Medical Marijuana Act, judge rules
Local officials cannot use federal laws outlawing marijuana to refuse to provide necessary zoning for dispensaries, the state Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.
Horne won’t face criminal charges in 2014 election case
Former Attorney General Tom Horne won't face criminal charges in connection with his alleged use of state employees in his unsuccessful 2014 reelection campaign.
Maricopa attorney: Trump should end marijuana ‘charade’
Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery says he expects President-elect Donald Trump's administration to put an end to "the charade" of marijuana legalization laws.
Full-day K coalition seeking Ducey’s support
The hopes and dreams of a coalition of educators, business figures, politicians and others that is advocating for kindergarten to become a full-day grade in Arizona will likely hinge solely on whether they can earn the support of Gov. Doug Ducey.
Prosecutions of job-related ID theft laws expected to resume
The top prosecutor in metro Phoenix said he wants to resume enforcement of two state laws that were used to convict hundreds of immigrant workers on charges that they relied on fraudulent IDs to get jobs.
‘Revenge porn’ law fix is first 2016 bill
Arizona lawmakers next year will again consider a bill designed to outlaw “revenge porn” after legislation fell just short of passage in April. Arizona lawmakers next year will again consider a bill designed to outlaw “revenge porn” after legislation fell just short of passage in April.
Report reveals conflicting statements on Education Board assault allegation
Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery will get the last word on whether to charge the president of the state Board of Education with assaulting schools chief Diane Douglas.
Recreational marijuana supporters claim legalization will benefit education
Supporters of recreational marijuana brought out teachers, parents and school board members on Wednesday to argue that legalizing the drug is good for education.
Elected officials can talk about ballot measures but can’t advocate a vote, AG concludes
A new opinion issued by Attorney General Mark Brnovich more clearly outlines how public and elected officials may exercise their free speech rights without improperly using public money to influence elections.
Montgomery side-steps opposition to same-sex marriage, outsources all adoption cases
The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office has outsourced adoption services to private law firms, which may be providing help to married same-sex couples that County Attorney Bill Montgomery had previously denied.
The ‘purgatory’ of revenge porn
Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery announced today that prosecutors have not been able to charge offenders in 10 cases of revenge porn because of ongoing issues with the statute covering the unlawful distribution of images. Lawmakers had failed to amend the statute before sine die this year.
