Recent Articles from Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services
Arizona lawmakers propose 5 different ways to raise legislator pay
Key Points: GOP lawmakers are taking aim at the Arizona Attorney General over her public nuisance lawsuits Mayes has been using unprecedented public nuisance laws to curb the water use […]
Arizona lawmakers propose 5 different ways to raise legislator pay
Key Points: Lawmakers have introduced a variety of proposals to raise legislator pay Many say the current $24,000 salary, unchanged since 1998, is insufficient Voters could decide on a raise […]
Arizona sees highest reduction in food stamp recipients after HR 1, study finds
Key Points: Arizona sees largest food stamp drop nationwide with 32% decline HR 1 law and requirements cause 2.5 million nationwide food stamp reduction Arizona’s outdated technology and new system […]
Kalshi faces criminal charges in Arizona as judge denies injunction
Key Points: Federal judge allows Arizona to prosecute online gambling site Kalshi Kalshi claims its activities are regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Kalshi faces 20 criminal charges, including […]
Arizona bill aims to limit wolf restoration efforts
Key Points: Arizona lawmaker compares Mexican gray wolf to Little Red Riding Hood predator Lawmakers debate whether to preserve Mexican gray wolf in Arizona Arizona currently has 124 Mexican gray […]
Hobbs vetoes bill linking contraception education to adoption
Key Points: Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes HB2040 HB2040 would have linked adoption information to contraception and STI discussions Hobbs increases financial support for foster care families and children Arizona […]
Arizona attorney general seeks $972K from Kroger over failed Albertsons merger
Key Points: Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes seeks $972,000 from Kroger and Albertsons States spent $10.3 million in legal fees blocking the proposed merger Arizona held town halls to gauge […]
An embattled I-11: Lawmaker pushes for expedited freeway construction amid environmental challenge
Key Points: Arizona lawmaker Rep. Matt Gress proposes segmenting Interstate 11 construction Gress aims to expedite studies halted due to environmental concerns litigation Opponents argue the project promotes urban sprawl […]
Appeals court rejects GOP bid to overturn Biden national monument order
Key Points: Federal appeals court says Republican leaders have no standing to sue Lawsuit claims national monument designation will hurt state economically GOP could ask President Trump to intervene A […]
Phoenix, Tucson face attorney general probe over ICE activities
Key Points:Â GOP lawmaker wants attorney general to investigate cities over ordinances regarding ICE Probe would focus on when restricting ICE from city properties Tucson mayor contends ordinance is legal […]
Hand count immunity denied to Mohave County supervisor by Arizona Supreme Court
Key Points: Arizona Supreme Court denies Ron Gould immunity for hand count Court of Appeals decision not to disturb ruling on Gould’s case Gould remains convinced hand counts are not […]
GOP bill would require voter approval of government surveillance
Key Points Lawmakers propose comprehensive government surveillance regulation Legislation requires public vote before establishing surveillance networks Law enforcement agencies worry the bill may hinder crime-solving efforts Arizona lawmakers are moving […]

















