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Justices fend off removal, voters keep power over the bench
Voters kept two state Supreme Court justices on the bench and roundly rejected a measure poised to walk back the results of the 2024 retention election and limit when and […]
LD15 GOP candidate fighting residency challenge
A Republican legislative candidate accused of not being eligible to hold public office due to state residency requirements said the complaint filed against him is “politically motivated.” Attorneys presented evidence […]
Group folds effort to raise minimum wage
Arizonans won't get a chance to vote in November to raise the state minimum wage.
Court rules committee’s wording for abortion ballot measure ‘partisan’
A judge on Friday ruled that a legislative panel must choose a neutral phrase to replace “unborn human being” in the publicity pamphlet summary for a proposed ballot measure seeking to enshrine the right to an abortion in the state constitution.
Court rules border ballot measure legal, appeal to come
State lawmakers are entitled to ask voters to approve a border security measure that contains everything from penalties for entering this country to selling fentanyl, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge […]
Trial over school funding begins Tuesday
But Arizona schools are finally going to get their day in court – well, more like a month – in their bid to convince a judge the state is not living up to its constitutional obligation to adequately fund education.
Cook beats Rogers in court, primary battle set
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge ruled Wednesday Rep. David Cook can stay on the ballot against Sen. Wendy Rogers.
Court hears Rogers’ challenge to Cook’s candidacy
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge is considering whether to knock Rep. David Cook off the ballot after Sen. Wendy Rogers alleged he hired circulators who forged and falsified signatures on his nomination petitions.
Horne’s suit to declare dual-language learning illegal dismissed
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge today dismissed Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne’s lawsuit seeking to see dual language programs for English Language Learners declared illegal.
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.
Petersen, Toma want judge in elections case disqualified over brother’s tweets
When it comes to being a fair judge, does it matter what your brother thinks of the parties and their claim?
Court rejects Lake’s appeal in defamation case
Kari Lake can't escape having to convince a jury she didn't defame Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer.
