Paul Bender: A constitutional authority still learns from his students
The media usually seeks out the analysis and opinions of Arizona State University law professor Paul Bender when there’s a news story involving questions of Arizona law or the U.S. Constitution.
Fight to remain silent: People often waive Miranda rights, experts say
Academics and attorneys who estimate that people waive their Miranda rights as much as 80 percent of the time – or even more often, according to some experts.
Arizona has more crimes than most people realize
The Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys Advisory Council, or APAAC, has begun a review of Title 13 and all of the criminal provisions in the 45 other titles, said Kim MacEachern, the group’s staff attorney.
Senate Government committee votes to force cities to obey state laws
Charging that cities are ignoring the laws they pass, lawmakers voted Wednesday to let the attorney general direct that their state aid be withheld until they comply. “There’s nobody in... […]
Farley refugee tuition bill Âis already on the books
Tucson Democrat Steve Farley wanted to help an Iraqi refugee get in-state tuition as soon as possible, so he decided to run a bill this year. But, it turned out, the bill was unnecessary.
Arizona doctors get reprieve from having to tell women medication abortions can be reversed
The state has agreed to delay the enforcement of a law requiring doctors to advise women who are seeking medication abortions that the procedure can be reversed.
Nostalgia, but no apologies: Senator explains church law comment
Sen. Sylvia Allen, R-Snowflake, on Wednesday explained – but would not apologize – for a comment made Tuesday during a committee hearing saying Arizona should pass a law that people should have to go to church.
Hundreds of new laws go into effect today
Beginning today, pawnbrokers can charge higher interest, bigger prizes will be available at some bars and restaurants, and some cough medicines will be off-limits to minors.
Cardon’s siblings claim he squandered the family’s money on lavish lifestyle, politics
Six of secretary of state candidate Wil Cardon’s seven siblings sued him over his control of family trust funds and his use of their money, including more than $6 million he spent on his failed U.S. Senate campaign in 2012.
Border fence: Once again, the $264,000 question goes unanswered
A legislative panel that is looking into border security skirted a nagging question at a meeting this morning – what to do with roughly $260,000 that was raised to build a fence on the U.S.-Mexico border.
Medical marijuana businesses worry about legalization legislation
Phoenix Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego’s proposed legislation to legalize recreational marijuana in Arizona has some in the medical marijuana industry worried about losing their businesses.
Obamacare enrollment underwhelming in Arizona, nation
WASHINGTON – Only 739 Arizona residents signed up for health insurance in the first month after the troubled health insurance marketplace went online, according to numbers released this week on the centerpiece of the Affordable Care Act.

















