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Complaint contends judges in election cases have conflict of interest
A series of complaints against more than a dozen Arizona judges by an out-of-state lawyer could forever change how future election challenges are handled.
Sen. Gowan defends himself against conflict of interest allegations for sponsorship of fireworks measure
A Sierra Vista lawmaker who sells fireworks around certain holidays is defending his proposal to expand the number of days when Arizonans can buy and use them.
The Breakdown: Must be campaign season
Two Arizona Supreme Court justices are being targeted amid accusations, without any supporting evidence, of a cozy relationship between the high court and the Ducey administration.
Republican aims to limit lawmakers’ conflicts of interest
Arizona lawmakers get paid $24,000 annually. Most have full-time jobs beyond the business of sponsoring and voting on bills for four to five months out of the year.
Court’s top managers to submit conflict-of-interest forms
The Arizona Supreme Court's administrative office has responded to an outside review of its internal fiscal controls by saying it'll have its top managers submit forms disclosing potential conflicts of interest.
Tobin has potential second conflict on Corporation Commission
Arizona Corporation Commissioner Andy Tobin has another potential conflict of interest, though the commissioner said he didn’t tell the governor’s office about it before being appointed.
Bill to ease conflict laws for Corp Comm advances
An Arizona House panel advanced a bill designed to relieve Corporation Commissioner Andy Tobin of a conflict of interest.
Tobin sworn in, but could have conflict on solar cases
The Arizona Corporation Commission welcomed its newest member today, but new commissioner Andy Tobin has his own potential conflict of interest.
AG ends investigation into Bitter Smith, won’t seek criminal charges
Former utility regulator Susan Bitter Smith won’t face any criminal charges over her alleged conflicts of interest.
Supreme Court ends Bitter Smith case
The Arizona Supreme Court today declined to hear Susan Bitter Smith’s case. The court didn’t comment on its reasoning, but said subsequent filings in the case were “moot.”
Bitter Smith attorney asks Supreme Court to hear case despite resignation
The attorney for Susan Bitter Smith is asking the state Supreme Court to rule that the conflict-of-interest charges filed against her are "legally meritless'' even though she is quitting the Arizona Corporation Commission on Monday.
Attorney general plans to drop Supreme Court petition against Bitter Smith
Attorney General Mark Brnovich told the Arizona Capitol Times today that his office will likely ask to withdraw its petition with the Arizona Supreme Court next week.
