Pro-Democracy Win in Sedona
The Center won a fight in court to assure an initiative to preserve a Sedona cultural park site will appear on the ballot.
Unprecedented Public Comments at Arizona Corporation Commission on Proposed Utility Rate Increases
An unprecedented number of people have appeared before the Arizona Corporation Commission to object to proposed rate increases by Arizona Public Service.
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School Funding Update
The Center’s victory in court that should mean public schools are funded as the state constitution demands has been appealed. Calling it an illegal intrusion on their authority, Republican legislative leaders are moving to “block […]
Sedona Residents Secure Pro Bono Legal Representation to Defend Voter Initiative
The Center is representing the Save Sedona Committee in response to the City of Sedona’s lawsuit seeking to block a voter initiative from appearing on the ballot.
ACLPI Files Lawsuit Over Tucson Data Center Approval
ACLPI has filed a lawsuit alleging Pima County violated open meeting laws in approving the proposed Project Blue data center.
Court Orders Overhaul of Arizona School Funding System
In a major education equity decision, a court ruled Arizona must fix its unconstitutional school funding system.
Governor Katie Hobbs Directs AHCCCS to Create Exception Process for DDD Members, DES to Delay Hour Reductions for DDD Families
Governor Katie Hobbs announced that she has directed the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) to ensure that the new, strengthened standardized assessment tool allows for exceptions for extraordinary care. Governor Hobbs’ announcement will […]
ACLPI Hires New Executive Director
The Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest has announced the hire of its next Executive Director and Chief Litigation Counsel. Jared Keenan, formerly the Legal Director of ACLU of Arizona, has succeeded Danny […]
Historic Victory in School Funding Lawsuit
Phoenix, AZ – August 13, 2025: Today, Judge Dewain Fox ruled that Arizona’s funding for the capital needs of Arizona’s public schools is unconstitutional and must be reformed.
In a thorough, 114-page Order, the […]
Arizona Republic Spotlights ACLPI’s Legal Intervention in Horse Racing Budget Dispute
The Center recently challenged a $2 million state appropriation to horse racing as a violation of the constitution’s gift clause.