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child labor laws, Arkansas, Progressive Era, Child Labor Amendment, agriculture
May 26, 2023

Children – the next ones in the meat grinder

Much of what the states are doing violates federal law under the Fair Labor Standards Act that sets the floor on wages, hours and child labor.

sex offender laws, Arizonans for Rational Sex Offense Laws, prison, sex offender registry
May 18, 2023

Data suggest changes for sex offense policies  

It’s time for a new paradigm in sex offender policies, one that considers real studies by real scientists. 

First Amendment, injunction, Rogers, investigative journalism, Freedom of the Press Foundation
May 1, 2023

Alarming restraint against journalist should be dissolved immediately

The news that a judge granted a restraining order against Arizona Capitol Times journalist Camryn Sanchez for investigating Sen. Wendy Rogers’ residency was alarming to us at Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF). It should concern all Americans who value the First Amendment. 

Supreme Court, Taser, Federal Trade Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission, Axon Enterprise
Apr 14, 2023

Supreme Court lets challenges to federal agencies go forward

The Supreme Court is allowing challenges to the structure of two federal agencies to go forward in federal court.

affordable housing, Goldwater Institute, zoning
Apr 10, 2023

To solve AZ’s affordable housing crisis, start by getting government out of way

Arizona is facing a housing affordability crisis—and the blame lies largely on the shoulders of local elected officials.

abortion, Roe v. Wade, Supreme Court, Yavapai County
Mar 31, 2023

Yavapai County attorney wants to intervene in Supreme Court abortion battle

Yavapai County Attorney Dennis McGrane wants to intervene in the state Supreme Court battle over abortion laws because he wants to start enforcing a territorial-era law that outlaws virtually all abortions.

protesters, DPS, Glover, police, officers, Hoffman, Shope, Kern, Senate
Mar 24, 2023

New DPS director says different approach should be used for protesters

Nearly nine months after Department of Public Safety officers used tear gas on protesters without warning, the department’s new director said officers should take a different approach before dispersing the chemical agent.  

Navajo Nation, water rights, Supreme Court
Mar 21, 2023

Justices grapple over Navajo water rights, government’s duty to tribe

Supreme Court justices pressed government attorneys Monday on their argument that the treaties that put the Navajo on reservation lands implied an intent – but not a duty – for the government to provide water to the tribe.

Oak Flat, Apache Stronghold, Resolution Copper
Mar 20, 2023

Let’s take clear path back to protecting native religious freedom

The federal courts have generally denied Native American religious beliefs the same protections afforded other, more convenient religions under the law.

water, tribes, Navajo Nation, drought, Lake Powell, Lake Mead, water rights, Biden administration, Colorado River, Supreme Court
Mar 20, 2023

Supreme Court seems split in Navajo Nation water rights case

The Supreme Court seemed split Monday as it weighed a dispute involving the federal government and the Navajo Nation's quest for water from the drought-stricken Colorado River.

water, Navajo Nation, drought, Supreme Court, lawsuit, Colorado River, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, California
Mar 17, 2023

Feds want justices to end Navajo fight for Colorado River water

States that rely on water from the over-tapped Colorado River want the U.S. Supreme Court to block a lawsuit from the Navajo Nation that could upend how water is shared in the Western U.S.

Prop 211, Goddard, dark money, Americans for Prosperity, campaigns, free speech
Mar 17, 2023

We’re suing to restore our right to free speech

Add it all up, and Prop. 211 will stifle Arizonans from advocating for causes they care about.

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