Tag: State & Local Government

By Gabriella Curatola. House Bill 2042 (“HB 2042”), commonly known as the “Tamale Bill,” was signed on March 29, 2024 by Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs. When the bill was proposed in 2023, Governor Hobbs opposed the bill due to concerns that…

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…

By Giavanna Ventura. The rise of deepfake technology has sparked debate among lawyers, scholars, and politicians due to the challenge of reconciling regulation with the First Amendment. Deepfakes use artificial intelligence software to create realistic videos, audio recordings, and images. While…

By Mattheus Thielemann. A delicate balance of powers is the cornerstone of the American republic and its constituent state governments. In recent decades, there has been growing concern, both at the federal and state level, of an increased executive power throwing…