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Arizona court: No Refund For Out-of-state Students in Tuition Ruling

By • Nov 8, 2019
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By Howard Fischer
Capitol Media Services

PHOENIX — Out-of-state students who attended one of the state’s three universities are not entitled to a partial refund just because “dreamers” were allowed to pay the same tuition as Arizona residents, the state Court of Appeals ruled Thursday.

Lawmakers Trying To Keep Pre-existing Condition Coverage if Obamacare Voided

By • Nov 8, 2019
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By Howard Fischer
Capitol Media Services

PHOENIX -- Two Republican legislators and Attorney General Mark Brnovich are taking the first steps to craft legislation to ensure that Arizonans with pre-existing conditions can still buy health insurance if federal courts strike down the Affordable Care Act.

Justices Rescind Order Banning Photos on Courthouse Steps

By • Nov 7, 2019
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By Howard Fischer
Capitol Media Services

PHOENIX -- Facing criticism, the chief justices of the Arizona Supreme Court rescinded an order that banned photography and videos around the courthouse and even on the sidewalks.

Gov. Ducey Touts Tuition Assistance For Arizona National Guard Members

By • Nov 5, 2019
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By Howard Fischer
Capitol Media Services

Gov. Doug Ducey went to the headquarters of the Arizona National Guard on Monday (Nov. 4) to publicize a provision in the budget restoring tuition assistance to citizen soldiers.

Lawyer: Order To Restrict Photography Outside Court Buildings Deemed Unconstitutional

By • Oct 29, 2019
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By Howard Fischer
Capitol Media Services

PHOENIX -- Taking photos outside the Arizona Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals building in Tucson could now land you in jail.

In a new order, Chief Justice Robert Brutinel prohibited any type of video recording, photography or live broadcasting from areas around the two buildings. That includes the entrances, steps, patios – and sidewalks.

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