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No Tax on Tips? Analyzing the Legal and Economic Impact of HB 2081 in Arizona

Mar 28, 2025

By Brayden Ruvo. House Bill 2081 (“HB 2081”), commonly known as the “No Tax on Tips Bill,” is a proposed piece of legislation aimed at exempting tipped wages from taxable income in Arizona. On February 10th, 2025, the bill passed the…

Move Over, Slow Poke! Arizona’s Attempt to Decrease Traffic Congestion and Increase Driver Safety on Highways

Mar 28, 2025

By Justice Oglesby. Slow drivers beware—a new piece of Arizona legislation aims to implement more civil enforcement against drivers going too slow in passing lanes on the highway. Arizona Rep. Teresa Martinez’s bill, coined the “Slow Poke bill,” has made its…

<em>Sierra Club v. Salt River Project</em>: Utilities Are Included

Sierra Club v. Salt River Project: Utilities Are Included

Mar 16, 2025

By Hannah Bernier. The Arizona Court of Appeals recently held that the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement District (“SRP”) is subject to Arizona Public Records Law. This decision reflects SRP’s dual roles as a private utility cooperative and a political subdivision…

Moneyball: HB 2704’s Proposal to Fund Renovations for Chase Field

Feb 28, 2025

By Amanda Lombard. Chase Field’s Catch-22: Necessary Repairs, Public Funding, and an Expiring Lease Sitting at the heart of downtown Phoenix is Chase Field, home of the city’s Major League Baseball franchise, the Arizona Diamondbacks. Originally named Bank One Ballpark, Chase Field…

Winning the Rat Race: Arizona’s Sprint to Criminalize the Unhoused Community in a Post-<em>Grants Pass </em>World

Winning the Rat Race: Arizona’s Sprint to Criminalize the Unhoused Community in a Post-Grants Pass World

Jan 28, 2025

By Ian Bankhead. Over the last couple of years, the United States has experienced a rapid increase in homelessness across the nation. In 2024, homelessness reached a record-high, with over 770,000 people experiencing homelessness on a given night. This is more…

House Bill 2042- What Effects Will the “Tamale Bill” Have as it is Finally Implemented?

Nov 14, 2024

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…

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…

The Current State of Deepfake Laws in Arizona

Oct 01, 2024

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…

Never-Ending Emergency: The Legislative Battle Behind an Upcoming Arizona Ballot Initiative Highlights a Deep-Seated Inefficiency in American Government

Feb 27, 2024

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…

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