Court orders Senate to turn over audit records, appeal likely to come
A judge has ordered the Senate to immediately produce the records it has related to the audit of the 2020 election -- even those in the hands of Cyber Ninjas Inc., the private firm hired to conduct the review.
Supreme Court rules judges don’t need to justify juror dismissals
The Arizona Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously ruled that trial judges in the state do not have to give explicit evidence for demeanor-based jury strikes unless the explanation offered by the prosecutor is deemed to be implausible.
Group seeks court order to end referendum campaign
An organization that pushes for lower taxes and less government regulation is trying to deny Arizonans the option to decide whether they want to approve or veto the $1.9 billion in tax cuts enacted last month by the Republican-controlled legislature.
Attorney argues courts can’t force lawmakers to follow open meeting laws
An attorney for the Arizona Legislature is arguing to the state Court of Appeals that lawmakers -- and not the courts -- decide when they have to have open meetings.
Senate argues against release of audit records
The Arizona Senate doesn’t have to produce records for its election audit because they aren’t in the physical custody of the chamber, the Senate’s attorney said Wednesday in court.
Senate says lawmakers not subject to public record laws
Senate President Karen Fann is taking the position that Arizona courts cannot force her or any other member of the Arizona Legislature to comply with the state's Public Records Act.
Judge dismisses court challenge to Prop 208
A trial judge has tossed out the remaining claims of foes seeking to void the voter-approved income tax surcharge to fund public education.
Kelli Ward wins in court, GOP election stands
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge today dismissed one of two lawsuits stemming from the Arizona Republican Party January election, saying the internal affairs of the AZGOP aren’t subject to a court of law.
Judge: Audit policies, procedures open to public
Arizonans are entitled to see the policies and procedures being used in the Senate's audit of the 2020 election returns, a judge has ruled.
Judge to rule on senate subpoenas
The question of whether state senators get access to Maricopa County's voting equipment and ballots could turn on the question of whether they dotted their i's and crossed their t's.
Court rejects bid to put hold on surcharge on wealthy
A new income tax surcharge on the wealthy to add more dollars to public education can take effect.
Former Senate staffer likely to sue Rogers, attorney says
Sen. Wendy Rogers may face a civil lawsuit alongside a Senate ethics investigation and federal workplace discrimination complaint, her former assistant’s new attorney said Monday.