Jun 12, 2009
Lawsuit by Thomas, Arpaio against board is tossed
A Maricopa County judge has dismissed a lawsuit by Sheriff Joe Arpaio and County Attorney Andrew Thomas against the Board of Supervisors. Both objected to a move by the board to transfer $24 million to the state to balance the budget.
Apr 29, 2009
Judge rejects union attempt to undo state employee layoffs
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge has rebuffed a union's attempt to reverse a 2009 round of state employee layoffs undertaken by three government agencies and prompted by massive budget cuts.