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Bistrow, state ask feds to toss verbose Hinchey claim
Attorneys representing the State of Arizona and Attorney General Tom Horne’s chief deputy are asking a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit by an investigator in his office alleging that she was targeted for retaliation and discrimination.
New political maps were used for first time, but 3 lawsuits are pending
While the actual mapping was done in 2011, this past year proved that the fight over redistricting takes many forms, with Arizona’s struggles over political boundaries shifting from the drawing room to the courtroom.
Arizona court to consider hold on medical marijuana ruling
Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery is asking an appeals court to temporarily suspend a judge's ruling on the legality of Arizona's medical marijuana program.
Arizona court asked to put marijuana ruling on hold
Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery is asking an Arizona appeals court to temporarily put on hold a trial judge's ruling that the county must provide zoning clearance for a planned medical marijuana dispensary in Sun City.
Judge won’t put medical marijuana ruling on hold
A judge is refusing to temporarily block his recent ruling that Arizona's medical marijuana law is constitutional and that federal drug laws don't stand in the way of implementing it.
Brewer appoints 92 percent of judges from GOP
Gov. Jan Brewer is appointing a higher percentage of judges from her own party than the three previous Arizona governors, but she is still supporting an initiative that would give her more power in the selection process.
Darin Mitchell is (back) on the ballot
The Arizona Supreme Court today rejected Rep. Russ Jones’ emergency petition to keep state House candidate Darin Mitchell from appearing on the November ballot, meaning his name will remain there even if he is ultimately disqualified for living outside his district.
Brewer appoints new Maricopa County judge
Gov. Jan Brewer has filled named a Phoenix-area court commissioner to fill a vacancy on the Maricopa County Superior Court.
Court dismisses suit vs Arizona’s Day of Prayer
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's proclamations declaring a state "day of prayer."
Arizona pension overhaul ruled ‘unconstitutional’
A Maricopa County Superior Court has ruled legislation that would overhaul Arizona's pension system is unconstitutional.
Arizona Supreme Court rejects redistricting suit
Arizona's highest court is refusing to put an open meeting law case related to redistricting on a fast track in the state court system.
Maricopa County treasurer tries blocking award
Maricopa County will ask a federal judge to reconsider his order to award $975,000 to Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox.
