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Glendale senator goes after judges who sanction …

3/15/2023
PHOENIX — A Glendale state senator who calls reports of a riot on Jan. 6 “a sham” is now going after judges who sanction attorneys for filing what he believes are “good faith” claims on behalf of clients.

Finchem, attorney ordered to pay legal fees for …

3/6/2023
PHOENIX — Calling his 2022 election challenge “groundless and not brought in good faith,” a judge has ordered Mark Finchem and his attorney to pay the legal fees of successful secretary of state candidate Adrian Fontes. In an order made public Monday, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Melissa Julian said that Finchem and Daniel McCauley also have to pick up the tab for Katie Hobbs.

Cox, Fresh Start team to aid Phoenix-area domestic …

10/22/2021
It’s no secret the COVID-19 pandemic brought a lot of little- known issues or disparities to light, and a vast increase in domestic violence cases is one of them.

Former Valley gambler offers caution as sports betting …

9/10/2021
Bright lights and betting action are now as close as the nearest smartphone for Valley residents, and for some that could spell trouble. Betting on live and fantasy sports became legal Thursday in …

Brown: Five legal topics to consider before getting …

6/23/2021
Getting married is one of the happiest days of our lives. However, marriage is a legal union as much as it is a romantic one. Therefore, it is important to consider financial and legal implications before tying the knot.

Town of Florence drops legal fight against copper mine

5/5/2021
The Town of Florence and Florence Copper have agreed to end the years-long legal battle that played a part in keeping the mining operation from fully opening. In the settlement, officially …

Gun law debated by state officials

3/19/2021
PHOENIX — A Senate panel gave the go ahead for more people to bring loaded weapons into more places.

Arizona inches closer to legalized recreational …

1/21/2021
Arizonans voted to legalize marijuana this past election year, setting in motion a series of changes that will unfold in the state by April, if not much earlier. The state already has received …

GOP lawyer accuses judge of bias regarding election

1/2/2021
PHOENIX — The attorney for the Arizona Republican Party is telling a judge that he is treading on First Amendment rights if he imposes sanctions on his client for bringing what the judge called a “meritless” lawsuit over the just-competed election.

Troutt: Recreational marijuana — a defining moment …

12/30/2020
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, Arizona citizens voted in support of Prop 207, the Smart and Safe Arizona Act, that has been termed “Recreational Marijuana.”

Queen Creek aims for fireworks safety as holidays …

12/23/2020
COVID-19 has changed the way many of us will be celebrating the holidays. But one thing that is sure to be on the menu are fireworks. They’re festive and fun, but also dangerous.

AG weighs in on donations

12/19/2020
PHOENIX — Local governments cannot stop their employees from donating to candidates for local offices, Attorney General Mark Brnovich has concluded.