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Jun 22, 2015

Ducey’s options would be limited if Supreme Court rules against Obamacare

Gov. Doug Ducey is guarded about what his administration plans to do, if anything, once the U.S. Supreme Court rules on whether subsidies may be legally offered on the federal exchanges.

Gilbert Pastor Clyde Reed (Photo by Evan Wyloge/Arizona Capitol Times)
Jun 18, 2015

Justices rule for small Arizona church in sign dispute

In a case with nationwide implications, the U.S. Supreme Court this morning ruled the Town of Gilbert illegally blocked a tiny church from erecting temporary signs directing parishioners to services.

Jun 17, 2015

Supreme Court could return Arizona to decades-old redistricting process

If the U.S. Supreme Court returns authority for congressional redistricting to the Legislature, lawmakers will have to become familiar again with a process they haven’t used in nearly a quarter century.

Jun 1, 2015

US Supreme Court rules Arizona can’t deny bail to illegal immigrants charged with serious crimes

Arizona cannot deny bail to certain people charged with crimes simply because they are here illegally, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled today.

May 27, 2015

A people’s veto for the Legislature’s map?

Even if the US Supreme Court rules that the IRC lacks the authority to draw congressional districts, Dems may have a chance to hold on to the current congressional map for at least one more cycle.

May 20, 2015

Lege hires mapping firm

The US Supreme Court hasn’t yet ruled in the redistricting case brought by the Legislature, but Republican leaders are already hiring consultants to work on redrawing the congressional map.

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May 8, 2015

Dems uncertain about U.S Senate race

While political prognosticators scrutinize a slate of possible Republican challengers to U.S. Sen. John McCain, Arizona Democrats are wondering who will carry their banner in 2016.

Apr 29, 2015

Supreme Court grapples with same-sex marriage, as hundreds rally

Justices peppered both sides with questions Tuesday as the Supreme Court grappled with a case that could legalize same-sex marriage in every state, two years after overturning a federal ban on such unions.

Apr 27, 2015

U.S. Supreme Court to hear case on execution drug used in Arizona

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments April 29 on whether the use of the sedative midazolam in a three-drug combination makes for an unconstitutional execution.

Apr 24, 2015

Upcoming Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage could leave more legal questions

Many expect the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down state bans on gay marriage as unconstitutional, but even with such a monumental victory, gays in Arizona might still face legal and political hurdles.

Mar 13, 2015

Triple threat: Hospitals could go to ballot if doomsday scenario plays out

The fiscal year 2016 budget may only the beginning of a year of bad news for Arizona hospitals, which could face a doomsday scenario depending on the outcome of two big lawsuits.

Mar 9, 2015

Supreme Court decision could cause state to reconfigure licensing boards

A U.S. Supreme Court ruling will expose state regulatory boards to federal-antitrust lawsuits, a decision that lawyers say should put the boards on notice about anti-competitive practices.

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