Hearings on move to block parts of new Arizona abortion law set right before implementationSeptember 22nd, 2009 Tight schedule on move to block Ariz. abortion lawPHOENIX — Judges considering newly filed lawsuits face tight deadlines to decide whether parts of a new Arizona law that imposes restrictions on abortions will take effect next week as scheduled.
Health chief says Obama doesn't want health overhaul to include public money for abortionsSeptember 13th, 2009 Sebelius: No abortion money in health overhaulWASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius says the president supports language in health overhaul legislation that explicitly prohibits money for abortions. Sebelius says President Barack Obama has made it clear that his health care goals do not include using public money to pay for abortions.
Back in Arizona, O'Connor helping lead talks on possible changes for state's governmentSeptember 10th, 2009 O'Connor helping lead talks on changes for ArizonaPHOENIX — Since retiring as a Supreme Court justice in 2006, Sandra Day O'Connor has championed such causes as judicial independence, civics education and Alzheimer's research. Now add improving Arizona's nearly century-old state government.
Arizona Supreme Court rejects religious defense claim in pot possession caseSeptember 8th, 2009 Ariz. court rejects religious defense for pot usePHOENIX — A man isn't entitled to use Arizona's religious-freedom law to overturn his conviction for possessing marijuana while driving, the state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. The unanimous ruling rejected Danny Ray Hardesty's argument that he was entitled to use the same defense allowed for peyote use in Native American sacramental rites.
Judge indefinately blocks drilling on Colorado's Baca National Wildlife RefugeSeptember 3rd, 2009 Judge blocks drilling on Colo. refugeDENVER — A federal judge has indefinitely blocked oil and gas drilling on a wildlife refuge that sits next to the Great Sand Dunes National Park in south-central Colorado.
Okla. judge rules against state law requiring women to receive an ultrasound before abortionAugust 19th, 2009 OK judge tosses abortion law requiring ultrasoundOKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma judge on Tuesday overturned a state law that required women seeking an abortion to receive an ultrasound and a doctor's description of the fetus. Oklahoma County District Judge Vicki Robertson said the law violated constitutional requirements that legislative measures deal only with one subject.
Desperate for cash, Arizona lawmakers look at selling Capitol buildings to help balance budgetJuly 29th, 2009 Arizona lawmakers look at selling Capitol for cashPHOENIX — For sale: historic buildings with reliable tenants. Arizona lawmakers, desperate for cash, are considering selling the House and Senate buildings, then leasing them back over several years before assuming ownership again.
Judge blocks NY lieutenant governor appointment made during state Senate gridlockJuly 22nd, 2009 Judge blocks NY's lt gov appointmentMINEOLA, N.Y. — A judge has issued an order blocking the appointment of the man New York Gov.
Ariz. governor signs bills on mandatory wait for abortion, other restrictionsJuly 14th, 2009 Arizona governor approves abortion constraintsPHOENIX — Republican Gov. Jan Brewer on Monday set a new course from her Democratic predecessor on the issue of abortion, signing a measure imposing new mandates and restrictions.
Arizona Senate approves bill to criminalize illegal immigrants' presence in stateJuly 1st, 2009 Arizona Senate OKs immigration enforcement billPHOENIX — Arizona has moved a step closer to becoming the only state to criminalize the presence of illegal immigrants through an expansion of its trespassing law. A 16-11 vote by the Arizona Senate early Wednesday would criminalize the presence of illegal immigrants in the state.
Showdown in NY federal appeals court begins over data mining of prescription drugsJune 24th, 2009 Prescription drug fight goes before appeals courtNEW YORK — So-called data-mining companies that collect information about the drugs doctors prescribe asked an appeals court Tuesday to stop Vermont from enacting a law next week restricting their work. Attorney Thomas Julin told a three-judge panel of the 2nd U.S.
Ariz. Senate OK completes legislative action on abortion restrictions, including required waitJune 23rd, 2009 Ariz. Legislature approves abortion constraintsPHOENIX — The Arizona Senate on Tuesday narrowly approved a bill to impose an array of new restrictions on abortion, including a mandatory waiting period and a requirement for state-scripted disclosures by doctors. The Senate voted 16-12 to complete legislation action on the measure, which the House approved in March.
Arkansas judge blocks phone access for man accused in recruiting office shootingJune 11th, 2009 Judge blocks phone for suspect in soldier shootingLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A judge has blocked jail telephone access for a man accused of killing a soldier outside an Army recruiting center in Arkansas.
Conn. judge says federal agents violated 4 immigrants' rights in raid, blocks deportationJune 8th, 2009 Conn. judge blocks deportation of 4 immigrantsNEW HAVEN, Conn. — A judge in Connecticut says federal agents violated the rights of four illegal immigrants during a raid in New Haven two years ago and has put a stop to deportation proceedings.
Key events in debate over abortion in Kansas, home state of murdered doctor TillerJune 3rd, 2009 Events in abortion debate in Tiller's home stateKey events in Kansas' debate over abortion:
— Jan. 22, 1973: The U.S.
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