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Former DES head drops libel suit against state
The former director of the Department of Economic Security is dropping the libel lawsuit he filed against the state after he was fired.
Judge denies parties’ real-time access to voter info when ballot is deficient
The Arizona Democratic Party is not entitled to a real-time time access to a list of voters whose signatures on early ballot envelopes do not match what’s on file or... […]
Dems seek removal of judge who nixed education measure
The Maricopa County Democratic Party is leading an effort to remove the trial-court judge who ruled against putting an education initiative on the ballot.
Judge rules for Fontes, Hobbs in video voting dispute
A judge said Monday that some people who vote remotely are legally entitled to use video screens to cast their ballot despite a state law that makes it illegal
Long list of judges can tax a voter’s attention
Mail-in voting has a little known advocate in Arizona — and for this group, it’s about giving voters time to finish the ballot. With nearly 80 judges up for retention, and as many as 40 in Maricopa County alone, the state commission tasked with evaluating all of them hopes their findings won’t be skipped or overlooked.
Mesnard asks for immunity from ousted member’s lawsuit
A former House speaker wants the state's high court to rule that the concept of legislative immunity is so broad that he cannot be sued for defamation by ousted Rep. Don Shooter.
Court sides with governor in dispute over bars closure
Gov. Doug Ducey's order closing bars remains intact, at least for the time being.
Judge won’t stop Democrat county recorder from telling voters how to correct ballots
Voters in at least one Arizona county are getting instructions on how to "correct'' a wrong vote that may be illegal.
Kanye West off Arizona ballot, judge rules
Kanye West can't run for president, at least not in Arizona.
Judge disqualifies health care initiative from ballot
Arizonans won't be voting in November on a proposal to hike pay of hospital workers and guarantee that those with pre-existing conditions can get affordable health insurance.
Judges return ballot measure descriptions to Legislative Council
Two more judges have rejected what they called attempts by Republican lawmakers to taint descriptions given to voters of ballot measures. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Sherry Stephens, an appointee... […]
Water parks sue to reopen
The owners of a Mesa water park are suing to be allowed to reopen, claiming the policy of Gov. Doug Ducey that keeps it shuttered is discriminatory. In a new... […]
