To put it more directly, should this bill pass without dropping the requirement to vote in partisan primary elections, independent Arizona voters will be well within their rights to sue to block that blatantly unconstitutional feature.
Read More »Dems join GOP in approving bill to ignore some U.S. Supreme Court decisions 
The Arizona Legislature could ignore U.S. Supreme Court decisions it doesn’t like under a bill approved by the Arizona House of Representative today.
Read More »Groups unite to sue state over sick leave law
Calling the measure unconstitutional, a major union, state lawmakers and city council members are asking a judge to void a new state law designed to block local governments from telling private employers they have to provide paid time off for workers.
Read More »Lawmakers again pass plastic bag bill, but more legal challenges likely
For the second time in two years, state lawmakers approved legislation designed to trim the ability of cities, towns and counties to regulate plastic bags.
Read More »House passes bill to block enforcement of federal policies
The House has passed a measure that blocks state and local authorities from enforcing or financing any federal action not affirmed by Congress.
Read More »Federal court rules Tucson ward system unconstitutional
In an often strongly worded opinion, the majority of the three-judge panel said the system of partisan nomination by wards but electing at large unconstitutionally denies residents equal rights. And the losers in that system, according to the court, are Republicans.
Read More »Arizona election law: Simple fix or radical change? 
There appears to be little doubt lawmakers will have to rewrite a key provision of Arizona’s election laws after a federal judge’s ruling that it is unconstitutional.
Read More »Federal overreach ballot measure Prop. 122 passes in Arizona 
Arizona has approved an effort designed to push back against the federal government for any actions the state considers unconstitutional.
Read More »Hundreds of new laws go into effect today
Beginning today, pawnbrokers can charge higher interest, bigger prizes will be available at some bars and restaurants, and some cough medicines will be off-limits to minors.
Read More »Appeals court rules new Community College District seats unconstitutional 
The Arizona Court of Appeals ruled today that a 2010 law adding two at-large seats to the Maricopa County Community College District governing board is unconstitutional, meaning the candidates for those seats will not be on the 2014 general election ballot.
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