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Court ruling: Cities can’t enforce prevailing wage on government contracts
Key Points:Â Arizona Court of Appeals rules against prevailing wages That means cities cannot require out-of-state companies to pay local minimum wages The court says voters’ approval of minimum wage […]
Legislature’s data center conversations miss water angle
Key Points: There are no active bills on data center water use Business advocates say water is a ‘moot point’ Environmental groups at least want water reporting requirements As Arizona […]
Public schools push back against ESA program
Key Points: Public school groups introduced ballot measure to regulate ESA program School choice proponents form political action committee to oppose attempt Match-up creates race to gather signatures, or dissuade […]
ESA program reaches 100,000 students, costs soar past $1B
Key Points:Â ESA enrollment tops 100,000, leaving gross cost to state over $1 billion Growth fuels debate over public schools’ funding, enrollment levels Analysts dispute oversight, future growth, budget impacts […]
Arizona Supreme Court rejects claim that retention election scheme is unconstitutional
Key Highlights: In a unanimous ruling justices reject arguments that selection system violates state’s guarantee of fair elections Court found that geographic voting districts do not disenfranchise any voter Legislature […]
Court upholds Arizona film tax credits, rejects Gift Clause challenge
Key Points: Judge rules Arizona film tax credits are legal State allows up to $125 million in credits for film productions The state has repealed similar film credit programs in […]
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.
