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Commerce Authority defends film tax credits from critics
Key Points: Arizona defends $125 million annual film tax credits as constitutional Critics argue the credits violate the Gift Clause, lack revenue return State claims tax credits aren’t “gifts” under […]
Battle to change how appeals judges are elected reaches Arizona Supreme Court
A long-fought legal battle to see state Court of Appeals judges stand for retention elections statewide, as opposed to by county of residence, is now under consideration by the state […]
Addressing Arizona’s water supply challenges requires common sense, fairness
The governor and her state agency have acted unlawfully to prevent affordable housing from being built in Arizona. We have an obligation to ensure our water supply is protected, but also a desire to make Arizona the best state to live, work, and raise a family.
Goldwater takes judicial retention case to Supreme Court
An organization that lobbies and litigates for limited government regulation wants the Arizona Supreme Court to give Maricopa County voters more say in who serves on the state Court of Appeals.
Release time beneficial to cities and workers
Joe Seyton of the Goldwater Institute recently wrote an opinion article to this newspaper (8/29/04- Capitol Times) about union release in the State of Arizona and a recent Arizona Supreme […]
State challenges restaurant owner’s right to sue over egg regulations
The fate of state rules designed to provide more humane treatment of laying hens could depend on whether a judge believes the owners of some Tucson restaurants have standing to challenge them.
Court rejects some contracts cities have with unions
A new ruling by the Arizona Supreme Court could undermine agreements that Arizona cities have with their labor unions.
Court rejects attempt to void judicial retention laws for appellate courts
A trial judge has rejected a bid by the Goldwater Institute to change how judges on the state Court of Appeals are elected.
Attorneys argue whether to change how appellate judges are elected
A bid by the Goldwater Institute to change how judges on the Court of Appeals are elected drew a skeptical response Monday from a trial judge who is hearing the case.
ESA enrollment hits 75,000, short of some projections
After a year of roving projections, final enrollment and funding for the Empowerment Scholarship Account program in the last fiscal year fell far short of earlier predictions by the Department of Education and the governor’s office, but remained close to the mark on projections by the Joint Legislative Budget Committee.
Prevailing wage ordinances in Tucson, Phoenix struck down
A superior court judge deemed Phoenix and Tucson prevailing wage ordinance illegal in a ruling Monday. Judge Bradley Astrowsky rejected arguments from the cities, premised on an earlier opinion from […]
Judgement Day for DEI? Voters should decide
With two mirror versions of the new ballot measure nearing the finish line, (SCR1019, sponsored by Sen. Anthony Kern, and Rep. Montenegro’s HCR 2056—cosponsored by over 30 members of the House and Senate, including Speaker Ben Toma), the Arizona state constitution is poised to make this loud and clear Â
