America’s future: Restore good to achieve great
Remember, it took generations upon generations of hard work, bravery, determination and grit from those willing to work together for the greater good of society. In this way, America belongs to them, not self-serving thought leaders and politicians. Most importantly, let’s not forget why America was able to become a great nation in the first place — there were a lot more people holding out the[...]
County Attorney Bill Montgomery vying for Arizona Supreme Court
Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery is one of 13 people who applied to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Arizona Supreme Court.
What Arizona can do to prepare for a post ACA
A federal judge in Texas (Judge Reed O’Connor) dealt a blow to the Affordable Care Act in December when he ruled in Texas v. Azar that the ACA is unconstitutional in its entirety, including the implementation of market reforms (e.g. protections for folks with pre-existing conditions), the health insurance marketplaces, and the expansion of Medicaid.
Trump in AZ rally urges Republicans to ‘cast second greatest vote ever’ for McSally
The Arizona GOP enlisted the party’s campaigner-in-chief at a Friday rally in Mesa to boost Republican enthusiasm for U.S. Senate candidate Martha McSally and down-ballot Republicans ahead of the congressional midterm election.
AZ Supreme Court lets Shooter remain on LD13 ballot
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that former lawmaker Don Shooter can stay on the ballot in August.
Supreme Court to hear appeal on Shooter residency ruling
A Republican contender in Legislative District 13 is appealing a lower court ruling to the Arizona Supreme Court that former lawmaker Don Shooter can stay on the ballot.
AG rules against regents, concludes Legislature can set university tuition rates
Attorney General Mark Brnovich issued a legal opinion December 7 saying that, with only narrow exceptions, the Legislature has “unrestricted’’ authority to redefine the powers and duties of the Arizona Board of Regents.
Arizona Supreme Court upholds Medicaid expansion
The state's high court this morning upheld the legality of an assessment on hospitals that helps pay for health care for 400,000 Arizonans.
Supreme Court rejects utility regulator’s bid to overturn APS rate hike
The Arizona Supreme Court court won't intercede to overturn the just-approved 3.3 percent rate hike approved for the state's largest electric utility.
AZ Supreme Court to decide if Medicaid levy a tax
The state's high court agreed Tuesday to decide whether a levy that funds Arizona's expanded Medicaid program was illegally enacted.
High court: Same-sex married couples entitled to ‘constellation of benefits’
A new ruling Monday by the U.S. Supreme Court could strengthen claims by gays that they're entitled to more than just the right to marry.
Justices side with Mexican immigrant in deportation case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday sided with a Mexican immigrant who faced deportation after he was convicted of having consensual sex with his underage girlfriend.