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Arizona Supreme Court rules change
Aug 29, 2024

Supreme Court changes rules on attorney discipline

Those who submit State Bar of Arizona complaints without a direct tie to a case are no longer entitled to the same information and right to be heard in disciplinary […]

ombudsman, public records
Oct 27, 2023

Neutral ombudsman demystifies public records requests  

Joanne MacDonnell, the current Arizona ombudsman, described the office as a “giant flashlight,” and “an umpire calling balls and strikes.” Its public access attorney called the office, “the canary in the coal mine,” and the “eyes and ears” of the Legislature and governor.   

Hobbs, medical professionals, legislation, veto
Feb 23, 2023

Hobbs’ DCS pick is out, with little explanation

Gov. Katie Hobbs’ choice to lead the Department of Child Services on Feb. 22 is out, the governor announced on Feb. 23, saying the move was in the “best interest of all parties involved.”  

Maricopa County, Kavanagh, Election Day, ballots, early voting, Mendez, Sundareshan
Nov 21, 2022

Brnovich demands answers from Maricopa County about what he suspects are election law violations

Attorney General Mark Brnovich is demanding answers from Maricopa County about what he said appear to be violations of state election law. In a letter Saturday, his office says it has received "hundreds of complaints'' about how the county administered the general election.

Kavanagh, attorney general
Feb 25, 2022

Senate OKs making State Bar membership optional

A bill requiring the Arizona Supreme Court to license attorneys in Arizona and making State Bar of Arizona membership optional passed out of the Senate on party lines February 23.  […]

Jul 17, 2018

Arizona lawmaker draws fire for comments on women, religion

An Arizona lawmaker who recently apologized for excessive speeding is now drawing fire for comments about women and religion.

Feb 9, 2018

Legislators’ complaints of lawbreaking by cities on the upswing

Bisbee is one of eight municipalities or counties in the state whose laws have been targeted by state legislators under SB1487, a 2016 law that allows any state legislator to ask the attorney general to investigate an ordinance.

Apr 27, 2015

Yuma City Council accused of violating open meetings law

The Arizona Attorney General's Office is investigating nearly a dozen complaints that Yuma city officials violated open meetings law.

Mar 20, 2015

Door-to-door visits ask customers for solar complaints

A dark money group based in Virginia is going door to door in the Valley, asking solar customers to detail their negative experiences with solar leasing.

Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction John Huppenthal (Photo by Evan Wyloge/Arizona Capitol Times)
Oct 15, 2014

Commission votes to enter into penalty settlement discussion with Huppenthal

The Citizens Clean Elections Commission voted o find that there was reason to believe Superindent of Public Instruction John Huppenthal violated the law by using state resources for campaigning. At the same time, the commission voted to enter into penalty settlement discussion with Huppenthal. The terms of the penalties will be reviewed at the next meeting of the commission.

Dec 6, 2013

History repeats itself with caseload woes at CPS

Ten years ago this week, Arizona lawmakers were on the verge of approving a law to strengthen Child Protective Services and ensure the agency investigates all cases of neglect and abuse.

Nov 11, 2013

Dry needling

Acupuncturists challenge sharp new trend in physical therapy

Physical therapists in recent years have discovered the magic of the needle.

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