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  • Article Title Arizona Officials Must Get Public Approval For Lawsuit Decisions

    Public Accountability in Arizona Governmental Lawsuits Recent judicial decisions in Arizona underscore the super important need for transparency when public bodies commit to litigation. In a notable ruling, the Arizona Court of Appeals invalidated the City of Flagstaff’s lawsuit against Desert Mountain Energy because it was initiated behind closed doors, in a manner that violated […] More

  • Arizona Courts Give Citizens the Power to Authorize Lawsuits

    Public Voting and Legal Transparency: An Arizona Case in Point The recent ruling by the Arizona Court of Appeals has sparked significant discussion among legal experts and public officials alike. This decision, which establishes that government bodies like city councils and school boards must authorize lawsuits in public votes, sheds light on the tricky parts […] More

  • New Bill Empowers Voters To Influence School Board Decisions

    Voter Referendums Changing the Face of Utah’s School Board Governance Utah’s education landscape is on the brink of potential change as legislative proposals open the door for voter referendums on school board decisions. This comes at a time when public officials and community members alike are examining the benefits and pitfalls of a system that […] More

  • West Virginia and Idaho Request Supreme Court Review of Transgender Athlete Rulings

    West Virginia and Idaho ask Supreme Court to review rulings on transgender athletes West Virginia and Idaho have filed separate petitions to the US Supreme Court to review rulings that have prevented the enforcement of state laws prohibiting transgender athletes from competing in sports. The cases involve transgender athletes who hope to compete on women’s […] More