Court ruling: Cities can’t enforce prevailing wage on government contracts
Key Points: Arizona Court of Appeals rules against prevailing wages That means cities cannot require out-of-state companies to pay local minimum wages The court says voters’ approval of minimum wage […]
Data center incentives and Arizona’s Gift Clause are on a collision course
A.R.S. § 41-1519, Arizona’s data center tax incentive law, was enacted without the constitutional safeguards Arizona’s framers sought to impose on public subsidies to private industry. Had lawmakers fully reckoned […]
Tax issue: Is shooting range amusement?
A day at the shooting range may provide amusement, but, for tax purposes, one range is hoping the state’s high court also sees it as a place to “learn how to shoot, practice necessary professional skills, and improve self-defense training.”
Goldwater Institute sues Arizona Department of Education over vouchers
The Goldwater Institute today sued the Arizona Department of Education, alleging it mishandled the state’s school voucher program in a way that breaks state law.
U.S. Supreme Court refuses to hear Indian Child Welfare case
The U.S. Supreme Court has rebuffed a bid to void a federal law that challengers claim is racist because it places the desires and rights of Native American tribes over the constitutionally protected best interests of children.
Supreme Court rejects appeal on economic development case
Pima County did nothing wrong when it did not seek bids for a site that ultimately became the World View high-altitude balloon launching site, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.












