Arizona Supreme Court reduces former prosecutor's suspension

The Arizona Supreme Court has reduced the suspension of a former Maricopa County prosecutor by a day. But, that one day makes a difference.

Prosecutors move to execute death row inmate

Prosecutors are seeking a warrant to execute an inmate convicted of murdering an elderly man more than 30 years ago. 70-year-old Edward Schad has been on death row since 1985. 

U.S. Supreme Court denies challenge to Forest Service's "roadless rule"

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to a federal rule maintaining roadless national forest land. 

Arizona Supreme Court rules on state trust land water rights

The state’s highest court has ruled in a case affecting water rights to the Little Colorado and Gila rivers.  

More on SB 1070 and Open Elections Act

KJZZ’s Jude Joffe-Block explains the most controversial provision of SB 1070 and debates around the provision. Jim Small, editor at Arizona Capitol Times, explains why the Open Elections/Open Government Act didn’t get on the ballot.

Arizona Supreme Court rules "top two" primary initiative can appear on November ballot

The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled an initiative that would create a so-called “top two” primary will appear on the November ballot, overturning a lower court decision. 

Sales tax initiative to appear on November ballot

A voter initiative that would make a temporary one-cent sales tax permanent will appear on Arizona’s ballot in November. 

SCOTUS media ruling could affect Phoenix outlets

The U.S. Supreme Court today let stand rules that place limits on ownership of broadcast outlets and newspapers in local markets.

Arizona patient grateful for health care decision

Arizonans are reacting to the U.S. Supreme Court decision to uphold President Barack Obama’s healthcare overhaul.

How the health care ruling affects Arizona businesses, consumers

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the Affordable Care Act championed by President Barack Obama. The ruling could affect small businesses, the health care industry, and the state of Arizona

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