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The Central Arizona Oasis

Nov 07, 2024

By Cameron Welker. As Arizona’s population grows, so does the demand for water. For residents, water is an essential resource, but for investment firms, it is a valuable asset. Arizona’s most populous county, Maricopa, experienced the largest population gain in the…

Caught in the Crossfire: How the Arizona Families Tax Rebate Became a Federal Debate

Nov 05, 2024

By Kate Cox. Nothing is certain except death, taxes…and states challenging the limits of federal power.In October 2023, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the one-time Arizona Families Tax Rebate after a bipartisan coalition in the State Legislature passed Senate Bill 1734. This…

Proposition 314: Likely to Pass—Will It Even Take Effect?

Nov 04, 2024

By Andy Simmerman. While most people will be focusing on the presidential race this Election Day, Arizona voters will also be casting votes for and against a number of ballot measures known as initiatives. One measure in particular, Proposition 314, is…

Unjustifiable Expense: Tribal Nations Should be Included in FRE 902(1)

Nov 02, 2024

By Crispin South. First year law students are often taught that there are two types of governments in the United States: state governments and the federal government. Legal professionals in Arizona are more likely to know that this is a significant…

Criminalizing Homelessness Under the Guise of Public Safety

Oct 21, 2024

By Allison Mazella. Phoenix Ordinance G-7264 went into effect on September 1, 2024, updating Phoenix City Code § 23-30 to prohibit camping “within 500 feet of any property boundary of a school, child care facility, shelter, or City park.” In a…

<em>Roberts v. State</em>: Arizona Supreme Court Strengthens the Nondelegation Doctrine in Recent 2022 Decision

Roberts v. State: Arizona Supreme Court Strengthens the Nondelegation Doctrine in Recent 2022 Decision

Oct 18, 2024

By Summer Maughan. The nondelegation doctrine is the principle under the separation of powers that the legislative branch cannot delegate its lawmaking power and authority. The pivotal reason behind the doctrine is to ensure that elected representatives and government officials subject…

City of Surprise Faces First Amendment Lawsuit

Oct 16, 2024

By Sarah Mancuso. City of Surprise Council Meeting Leads to ArrestOn August 20, 2024, the City of Surprise City Council had Rebekah Massie forcibly removed from Council Meeting and arrested for trespassing in front of her ten-year-old daughter. Surprise’s City Council…

Arizona Supreme Court’s Swift, Common Sense Voter Roll Decision Promotes Election Integrity

Oct 10, 2024

By Daniel Miller. The current political climate is rife with controversy surrounding election procedure. Here in Arizona, a clerical error made national news when the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office discovered that nearly 100,000 voters were registered to vote in state and…

The Country’s First Non-Profit Private Prison Wants to Put Down Roots in Arizona

Oct 06, 2024

By Kendra Ingram. It is widely accepted that a lack of competition stifles innovation and that markets can often be overrun by outdated practices that do not operate at maximum efficiency. This can be said about the current corrections infrastructure. Currently,…

SCR 1044: A STEP BACKWARD FOR JUDICIAL ACCOUNTABILITY IN ARIZONA

Oct 06, 2024

By AnnaLisa Barlin. Arizona is one of 14 states that has adopted a judicial merit selection process. Under this system, judges have two pathways to the bench: (a) some judges run for office in contested elections and are elected by the…

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