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Home news Oct 31, 2003, 1:00AM MST

Supreme Court Refuses To Consider Anti-Gay Challenge

The Arizona Supreme Court on Oct. 29 refused to hear a challenge to Governor Napolitano’s executive order barring job discrimination based on sexual orientation in some state agencies. The Supreme Court did not explain its decision in the brief order refusing to hear the special-action lawsuit filed by the Scottsdale-based Alli[...]

Recent news May 20, 2021, 3:46PM MST

Intern who helped save Gabby Giffords’ life runs for her congressional seat

[caption id="attachment_132933" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Rep. Daniel Hernandez explains legislation to extend the protection of anti-discrimination laws to include sexual orientation and gender identification. PHOTO BY HOWARD FISCHER/CAPITOL MEDIA SERVICES[/caption] The intern credited for savings former congresswoman Gabr[...]

courts Jun 15, 2020, 6:46PM MST

Lawmaker calls Supreme Court ruling ‘partial’ victory for LGBTQ

[caption id="attachment_132933" align="alignnone" width="620"] Rep. Daniel Hernandez, D-Tucson. PHOTO BY HOWARD FISCHER/CAPITOL MEDIA SERVICES[/caption] A new ruling Monday by the U.S. Supreme Court on gay rights is imposing new restrictions on Arizona employers that neither the state legislature nor state courts were willing to d[...]

legislature Jan 30, 2020, 4:57PM MST

Lawmakers push bill to overturn ruling on ‘religious beliefs’

[caption id="attachment_132933" align="alignnone" width="620"] Rep. Daniel Hernandez explains legislation to extend the protection of anti-discrimination laws to include sexual orientation and gender identification. PHOTO BY HOWARD FISCHER/CAPITOL MEDIA SERVICES[/caption] State lawmakers from both parties are seeking to enact new [...]

Featured News Feb 25, 2014, 1:02PM MST

Reality versus rhetoric in the SB1062 debate

[caption id="attachment_70362" align="alignleft" width="620"] Photo by Ryan Cook/RJ Cook Photography[/caption] Though the word “gay” appears nowhere in the innocuous-looking two-page bill that has placed Arizona in the national spotlight, opponents call SB1062, which is awaiting Gov. Jan Brewer’s action, an outright attack o[...]

Capitol Insiders Mar 28, 2013, 7:58AM MST

Despite heavy opposition, 'bathroom bill' passes House Appropriations Committee

Despite a two-hour marathon of opposition testimony from dozens of transgender people and their allies, the House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday approved a measure that has become known as the “bathroom bill.” The bill, sponsored by Republican Rep. John Kavanagh of Fountain Hills, is aimed at keeping transgender peo[...]

Capitol Insiders Mar 25, 2013, 7:48PM MST

Kavanagh proposes a different approach to the ‘bathroom bill’

Faced with a chorus of criticism from LGBTQ groups and even some fellow lawmakers, Republican Rep. John Kavanagh of Scottsdale is modifying his “bathroom” bill – his reaction to Phoenix’s decision to expand its anti-discrimination ordinance to include sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Instead of penalizing[...]

Recent news Mar 7, 2023, 4:44PM MST

Phoenix City Council bans 'source of income' discrimination for renters, home buyers

[caption id="attachment_260829" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Phoenix joined Tucson in passing legislation that prohibits "source of income" discrimination against renters, which is when landlords reject applicants who rely on Section 8 vouchers, Social Security, disability payments or other public income. The Tucson law is under [...]

Phoenix City Council, rent, affordable housing, Ansari, Kate Gallego, Mayes, Brnovich
Recent news Feb 21, 2023, 2:57PM MST

Phoenix urged to pass ordinance prohibiting discrimination against some renters

[caption id="attachment_260470" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Residents who have struggled with high rents in Phoenix are calling on city officials to pass an ordinance that would prohibit landlords from rejecting renters who rely on Section 8 housing vouchers and unemployment benefits for income. (Photo by Paula Soria/Cronkite Ne[...]

rent, Hobbs, veto, Kaiser, Epstein
Home news Sep 14, 2019, 1:49PM MST

Arizona Supreme Court to rule on discrimination case Monday

[caption id="attachment_130276" align="alignnone" width="653"] Breanna Koski, left, and Joanna Duka of Brush & Nib Studio are challenging a Phoenix ordinance prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. They do not want to prepare custom wedding invitations and other products for same-sex nuptials. (Photo courte[...]

courts Jul 26, 2019, 4:30AM MST

Gay discrimination case pending in Supreme Court unusually long time

[caption id="attachment_130276" align="alignnone" width="653"] Breanna Koski, left, and Joanna Duka of Brush & Nib Studio are challenging a Phoenix ordinance prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. They do not want to prepare custom wedding invitations and other products for same-sex nuptials. (Photo courte[...]

courts Nov 20, 2018, 2:47PM MST

AZ Supreme Court to hear Phoenix anti-discrimination case

[caption id="attachment_122893" align="alignleft" width="300"] Brush and Nib Studio owners from left are Breanna Koski and Joanna Duka (Facebook)[/caption] The state's high court has agreed to decide whether cities can force businesses to do work for those whose views, practices or lifestyles conflict with the owners' religious be[...]

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