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Recent Articles from Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services
Time runs out for challenge to new election laws at ballot
Arizonans are not going to be able to override a series of changes in voting law approved earlier this year by the Republican-controlled legislature.
Rally cry to decertify election grows louder
Supporters of Donald Trump are peppering Gov. Doug Ducey with demands that he decertify the election even though he says there's no legal authority for him to do that.
Court kills mask mandate ban, other new laws
A new state law barring schools from imposing mask mandates on students and staff is unconstitutional, a judge ruled Monday.
Left-leaning watchdog groups seeks contempt of court finding for Fann, Senate
An organization that won a legal battle with the Senate over audit-related records is now asking a judge to hold Senate President Karen Fann in contempt -- and possibly jail her -- for failing to comply with the court order.
Draft Ninja report: Biden still wins
Arizonans will learn Friday whether a firm hired by the Senate will confirm or dispute official results which showed that Joe Biden outpolled Donald Trump in Maricopa County in 2020 by enough of a margin to win the state's 11 electoral votes.
Judge weighs legality of new abortion law
The question of whether Arizona gets to enforce a new restriction on the right to abortion could turn on whether a federal judge considers it a ban or a restriction.
Nursing board’s slow pace danger to public
The State Board of Nursing is slow in handling complaints, according to a new state report, a practice it says that could endanger public safety.
ADOT refunds vehicle fees to 200K car owners
Did you just get a check for $32 from the state? It's not a gift from your friends at the Department of Transportation to you and about 200,000 others.
Feds, Army lying about base’s effect on San Pedro, environmentalist alleges
Charging the federal government and Army are lying, environmental groups asked a federal judge Tuesday to order them to take another look at how the operation of Fort Huachuca is affecting the San Pedro River.
Poll results suggest Covid herd immunity a long shot
A new statewide poll suggests there may be little, if anything that Gov. Doug Ducey and his new $400-an-hour health adviser can do to convince many more Arizonans to get vaccinated against Covid than already have made that decision.
Court says Cyber Ninjas must provide records
A judge has rejected the latest claim by Cyber Ninjas that it doesn't have to respond to demands for public records -- at least not from the public.
Horse med not OK as Covid vaccine
Arizonans are poisoning themselves with medication meant for horses and cattle in their belief it will prevent or fight Covid.
