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Attorney general plans to drop Supreme Court petition against Bitter Smith
Attorney General Mark Brnovich told the Arizona Capitol Times today that his office will likely ask to withdraw its petition with the Arizona Supreme Court next week.
Bitter Smith urges high court to reject removal attempt
Saying the claims against his client have no basis, the attorney for utility regulator Susan Bitter Smith asked the state's high court late Wednesday to reject the bid by Attorney General Mark Brnovich to oust her from office.
Party official says Bitter Smith should consider resigning
The head of the state Republican Party said Tuesday that Susan Bitter Smith should consider resigning from the Arizona Corporation Commission rather than fighting the bid by Attorney General Mark Brnovich to have her ousted from office.
Brno: Bitter Smith clearly conflicted out of office
Brnovich is asking the Supreme Court to remove Commissioner Bitter Smith from office, arguing she is ineligible to hold it due to her affiliations with entities that are regulated, either directly or indirectly, by the Corp Comm. Brnovich said his office believes the case against Bitter Smith is “straightforward” and the facts aren’t in dispute.
AG files to remove Bitter Smith from Corp Comm
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich is asking the state’s Supreme Court justices to remove chief energy regulator Susan Bitter Smith from office, arguing she is not eligible to hold it because of her ties to companies she regulates.
Rubio files for Arizona presidential primary
Republican hopeful Marco Rubio filed for Arizona’s presidential preference election, bringing the number of candidates who have qualified for the March 22 primary to five.
Corp Comm sues EPA over carbon emissions
The Arizona Corporation Commission, represented by Attorney General Mark Brnovich, is suing the Environmental Protection Agency over a federal rule designed to reduce carbon emissions.
Parents can’t opt out of Common Core testing, AG says
Parents of students in public schools have no legal right to withdraw their children or opt out of statewide standardized tests, Attorney General Mark Brnovich concluded today.
Tribe plans to proceed with Class II gaming at West Valley casino for now
A federal judge on Thursday refused to immediately order state gaming officials to give the go-ahead for the Tohono O’odham Nation to operate a full-scale casino on the edge of Glendale.
Judge asked to force Arizona to license Glendale casino
A judge is being asked to order Arizona officials to issue licenses that will allow a tribal casino in Glendale to open.
Brnovich eyes security upgrades for AG’s Office
Attorney General Mark Brnovich is hoping to make the state’s top law enforcement agency a little more secure.
AG’s Office asks judge to lift injunction impeding abortion-related investigation
The Attorney General’s Office is asking a federal judge to allow it to pursue an investigation into whether anyone in Arizona is violating state laws dealing with abortions and fetal remains.
