Cochise County Board Endorses New Alcohol Permits and Changes to Zoning Rules
Community Concerns Raised at Cochise County Meeting During a recent gathering of the Cochise County Board of Supervisors on September 16, 2025, a palpable sense of urgency mixed with reflection enveloped the room. Local residents voiced their worries regarding pressing issues in the community. The meeting was marked by heartfelt contributions from speakers, emphasizing the […]
Large group of Trump nominations advances in the Senate following changes to rules by Republicans
Senate Approves Presidential Appointees in Batch Vote WASHINGTON – On Thursday, the US Senate cast a 51-47 vote to approve a large group of presidential appointees, following new rules set by GOP leadership. This change allows multiple nominations to be voted on together, rather than individually. This vote comes after extensive discussions about whether senators […]
Court rules Trump cannot dismiss Federal Reserve’s Lisa Cook
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Lisa Cook’s Position on the Federal Reserve Board WASHINGTON – Late Monday, a federal appeals court dismissed the Trump administration’s bid to terminate Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook. This comes amid the president’s ongoing efforts to influence the Independent Committee to decrease interest rates. The court ruled 2-1 in favor […]
Judge Rules Mayor Adams’ Permission for ICE at Rikers Island Unlawful
Judge Blocks Mayor Adams’ Immigration Policy at Rikers Island A Manhattan judge ruled on Monday against an executive order from New York Mayor Eric Adams that permitted immigration agents access to Rikers Island. According to court documents, New York Supreme Court Judge Mary Rosado invalidated Order No. 50, which had reinstated the Immigration and Customs […]
Appeals Court Rules Trump Cannot Reduce Billions in Foreign Aid
Appeals Court Ruling Against Trump’s Foreign Aid Cuts A federal appeals court handed President Donald Trump another legal defeat on Friday. The DC Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 in favor of maintaining a lower court’s decision that compels the administration to disclose the allocated funds. The court noted that “the appellant did not meet […]
Cochise County Planning Commission Greenlights Changes to Accessory Dwelling Unit Rules
A complete meeting link The Cochise County Board of Supervisors made significant progress in tackling housing challenges during their meeting on September 2, 2025. Key decisions included the endorsement of Zoning Ordinance 25-17, which is anticipated to promote the establishment of larger parcels of land, moving away from the previous one-acre lot framework. The unanimous […]
Court rules Trump cannot use the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans
Federal Court Blocks Trump’s Deportation Plans for Venezuelans In a significant ruling, a federal appeals court has halted the Trump administration’s ability to rapidly expel Venezuelans under the 1798 Alien Enemy Act. The court found no evidence of foreign aggression or predatory invasions justifying such measures. This setback is tied to the administration’s assertion that […]
Judge Rules That Google Faces Minimal Consequences in Major Monopoly Case
Judge Orders Google to Revamp Practices Amid Monopoly Concerns A federal judge ruled on Tuesday that Google must change its search engine practices to address concerns regarding illegal monopolies, although he decided against dissolving the company. US District Judge Amit Mehta found that Google had established an illegal monopoly but opted not to disband the […]
Judge rules that Planned Parenthood clinics can stay as Medicaid providers during the ongoing lawsuit
Impacts of New Law on Planned Parenthood Clinics A new law that cuts Medicaid funding for specific clinics has led Planned Parenthood to estimate that 200 out of 600 clinics across 24 states could face closure. Most of these clinics are located in states where abortion remains legal. A federal judge ruled against the Trump […]
Cochise County Board Revises Political Activity Rules for Appointed Officials
Kochise County Government Conference Summary The Kochise County Government Conference took place on August 14, 2025, covering several important topics such as funding for probation services, updates to personnel policies, and smoking regulations. A significant point of discussion was a $22 million funding agreement designated for adult probation services. The Court Management Office (AOC) contributes […]