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Court conflicts lead to uncertainty for gays wishing to marry
Gay couples who want to wed in Arizona might want to do it soon. That’s because the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Nov. 6 upheld laws banning same-sex marriage in Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Tennessee.
Prop. 122 solidifies lead, appears headed toward approval
Proposition 122, which advocates tout as a measure that will help Arizonans resist unconstitutional or otherwise overreaching actions by the federal government, has a healthy lead and appears poised to pass.
Secretary of state candidates seek more dark money disclosure
With shadowy nonprofit groups expected to spend millions this year to influence Arizona voters without disclosing the sources of their money, both candidates for the state office overseeing elections are offering plans to address the practice.
Judges under fire: Experts counter criticism of gay marriage rulings
The fall of Arizona’s same-sex marriage ban on Oct. 17 stirred the question of whether the social change was driven by activist courts or reasoned judges who were simply following precedent.
Capitol Quotes: October 24, 2014
This week's most outstanding quips, gibes and utterances from Arizona's political scene.
Horne hangs final anti-gay marriage hope on technicality
Attorneys for the state are using a largely technical argument in a last-ditch effort to salvage Arizona’s laws that prohibit gays from marrying.
Timeline unclear for gay marriage in Arizona
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision to overturn gay marriage bans in Idaho and Nevada is great news for advocates in Arizona, but the timeline for when same-sex couples may start getting marriage licenses here depends on a number of factors.
High court move hurts Arizona gay marriage ban
The refusal by the U.S. Supreme Court to hear appeals from five states that want to block gay marriage will likely make it tougher for Arizona's gay marriage ban to survive court challenges, legal experts said Monday.
US Supreme Court takes up Arizona’s redistricting case
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed this morning to decide who can legally draw Arizona’s congressional districts.
In a brief order, the justices said they will consider whether the U.S. Constitution requires the boundaries to be drawn by the elected Legislature – and only the Legislature.
Ducey, DuVal spar on education funding, tax cuts, records
Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Ducey indicated that he would veto any measuring attempting to roll back the Medicaid expansion plan implemented last year by Gov. Jan Brewer and the Legislature during a debate broadcast across the state.
U.S. Supreme Court to hear pastor’s suit challenging Gilbert ordinance
The pastor of a small Gilbert congregation says the town government believes political campaign signs are more important than the small placards that give directions to his service.
Attorneys for Clyde Reed, pastor and founder of Good News Presbyterian Church, will now try to convince the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision in Gilbert’s favor.
Republicans want US Supreme Court to scrap legislative district map
Claiming illegal political motives, attorneys for Republicans are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to void the lines drawn by the Independent Redistricting Commission for the state’s 30 legislative districts.
