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Review finds fiscal problems with clemency board
Four current and former members of the state Board of Executive Clemency are each owed about $2,000 in overtime pay, but some are being told they owe the state retirement system even larger amounts.
Ruling says Ariz. DNA law doesn’t require payments
A state court ruling says the Arizona law requiring DNA testing of convicted felons doesn't permit authorities to make the convicted person pay for the testing.
Appeals court leery of Arizona day laborer law
Arizona's attempt to criminalize day laborers who block traffic seeking work came in for rough treatment Wednesday before a federal appeals court.
Federal judge OKs contentious part of SB1070
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Arizona authorities can enforce the most contentious section of the state's immigration law, which critics have dubbed the "show me your papers" provision.
Court rules calling 1-cent tax initiative an ‘increase’ illegal
A Republican-controlled legislative committee illegally crafted a biased description of a proposed sales tax initiative in hopes of convincing voters to reject it, a judge ruled Thursday.
Medical officials say don’t expand AZ marijuana law
Medical officials recommend that Arizona's top public health official deny proposals to expand the state's medical marijuana program, saying it didn't find convincing evidence that the drug helps people in certain cases.
Criticism about State Bar rule-change proposal is baseless
The June 22 edition of the Arizona Capitol Times featured an article titled “Proposal to add ‘gender expression’ as a protected class ignites State Bar battle” that discussed my proposed change in the rules that govern lawyers’ professional conduct.
Hearing set in challenge to Arizona immigration law
A judge presiding over challenges to Arizona's immigration enforcement law will hear arguments Monday over a request by the law's opponents for class-action status in their lawsuit that seeks to overturn the law.
Jan Brewer loses bid to dismiss Arizona immigration law case
A judge has rejected a request by Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer to dismiss one of three remaining legal challenges to the state's 2010 immigration law.
Brewer signs personnel plan into law
Gov. Jan Brewer on Thursday signed a bill to eliminate merit protections for most state employees, which she called a historic reform that will modernize the way Arizona manages its employees.
Attorney prepares lawsuit to challenge sweep of mortgage assistance money
An attorney representing a housing organization took its first step in suing the state over a sweep of $50 million meant to assist distressed homeowners.
Arizona Supreme Court ruling allows partisan Tucson elections
Tucson will be allowed to conduct its partisan city council elections despite what a state law says.
