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Goldwater Institute

Aug 17, 2024

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.

Aug 1, 2024

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.

election, judges, retention, voters, ballots, Stephen M. Hopkins, Rusty Crandell, Benjamin Norris,Judge Howard Sukenic, Maricopa County Superior Court
Jul 30, 2024

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.

Jul 22, 2024

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.

Jul 12, 2024

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.

Jun 25, 2024

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 […]

Mar 20, 2024

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  

trial, first-degree murder, child abuse
Mar 1, 2024

2 nonprofits lose bid to hide donors during political campaigns

A judge has rebuffed yet another attempt by two special interest groups to hide the names of their donors from the public despite a 2022 voter-approved law requiring their publication.

Feb 16, 2024

Only troubled judges would stand for election under proposed law

The Senate Elections Committee greenlit a resolution on party lines to hinge judicial retention elections on “good behavior” instead of term limits Thursday. 

Jan 10, 2024

Phoenix passes prevailing wage ordinance, contractors promise legal challenge

Phoenix became the first city in the state to adopt a prevailing wage ordinance, a provision requiring contractors working on city construction projects to ensure worker pay is on par with the average rate in the field and area. 

dark money, Proposition 211, campaign donations, Cathi Herrod, Free Enterprise Club, Center for Arizona Policy
Nov 7, 2023

Two groups making new bid to hide names of donors in political races

Two groups involved in Arizona politics are making a new bid to hide the names of their donors, with one saying that "government officials'' may threaten or intimidate them.

homeless, lawsuit, Tucson
Sep 22, 2023

Republican leaders file brief aimed at protecting lawmakers’ ability to clear homeless encampments

Republican legislative leaders are spending $15,000 to file a legal brief designed to protect the ability of state lawmakers to enact laws to clear homeless encampments and cite those who are living on the street.

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