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Lobbyist: Goldwater Institute wants to ‘second guess’ Legislature with regulatory law
SB1437 puts limits on what Goldwater officials describe as burdensome and unnecessary occupational regulations by limiting them to only those needed for one of three narrow purposes – public health, safety or welfare.
High court upholds law that can lead to self-incrimination
The Arizona Supreme Court kept the state’s entrapment statute intact in a ruling published today even though the law requires people who want to defend themselves to admit their crimes.
Ruling: Medical marijuana immunity of doctors is limited
The legal immunity provided physicians by Arizona's medical marijuana law for certifying patients to use pot only applies to the medical certifications, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Senators vote to expand state Supreme Court from five to seven justices
State senators voted Monday to expand the Supreme Court in what one Democrat lawmaker called a “power grab” by Gov. Doug Ducey.
New Supreme Court justice puts government to the test
Legal experts say Bolick, who has no experience on the bench and is a registered independent, was a bold choice, and they expect him to continue a career-long advocacy of expanding rights under the Arizona Constitution.
Bolick’s battles
Clint Bolick, the newest justice of the Arizona Supreme Court, has a long history of fighting with the government, albeit with mixed success.
Ducey chooses Bolick for Arizona Supreme Court
Gov. Doug Ducey reached outside the judiciary this morning to tap a lawyer known for his limited government views to serve on the Arizona Supreme Court.
Goldwater Institute seeks to end Native American adoption restrictions
The Goldwater Institute is suing the heads of two federal agencies and Arizona Department of Child Safety Director Greg McKay in its challenge to a child welfare law designed to keep Native American tribes intact.
Court of Appeals prohibits cities from banning ‘sign walkers’
Local governments have no right to ban “sign walkers” who stand on street corners with banners directing passers-by to nearby businesses, the Arizona Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.
State Supreme Court rules Legislature can’t tinker with local elections
For the second time in three years, the Arizona Supreme Court has blocked efforts by state lawmakers to control when charter cities can hold their elections.
Tax credit foes urge caution after Apple factory bankruptcy
Opponents of the targeted tax credits and incentives that have become increasingly popular at the Capitol are hoping the bankruptcy of a company that was slated to receive massive tax breaks under a 2014 bill will make lawmakers think twice in the future.
Apple supplier fiasco is the latest failed subsidy scheme
Arizona taxpayers are lucky to have escaped the latest failed corporate subsidy scheme with their wallets intact.
