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John Hannah

Jun 15, 2021

Judge dismisses court challenge to Prop 208

A trial judge has tossed out the remaining claims of foes seeking to void the voter-approved income tax surcharge to fund public education.

Mar 15, 2021

Judge penalizes AZGOP for election suit

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge is blasting the Arizona Republican Party, saying it filed an utterly meritless lawsuit solely to undermine public confidence in the 2020 General Election.

Feb 9, 2021

Court rejects bid to put hold on surcharge on wealthy

A new income tax surcharge on the wealthy to add more dollars to public education can take effect.

Jan 14, 2021

Court dismisses part of Prop 208 legal challenge

A judge has tossed out one of the challenges to a voter-approved education tax.

Jan 7, 2021

Lawmakers’ arguments to overturn election fall short

Arizona finally got its 11 electoral votes for Joe Biden counted late January 6 after Congress reconvened – and after a majority of federal lawmakers rejected claims on how the tally here was unreliable.

Dec 28, 2020

State tax collector wants Prop 208 to take effect

The state Department of Revenue wants a judge to quash efforts by business interests and some Republican legislators to keep a new tax to fund education from taking effect.

Dec 23, 2020

Judge hears arguments on voter approved tax on rich

The fate of a voter-approve tax on the rich to fund education could depend on whether a judge believes the money raised will be "grants'' to school districts.

Nov 19, 2020

Court tosses GOP lawsuit challenging election

A judge on Thursday removed the last legal hurdle to certifying the results of the election and handing Arizona's 11 electoral votes to Joe Biden -- assuming there's no appeal.

Nov 16, 2020

Attorney for county says ballot hand count now impossible

A hand count of ballots from random precincts sought by the Arizona Republican Party in hopes of finding more votes for President Trump just can't be done, an attorney for Maricopa County told a judge Monday.

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