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Recent Articles from Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services
Governor calls for end to inflammatory rhetoric – has used it herself
Gov. Katie Hobbs said Monday that people must "stop inflaming this kind of rhetoric'' to avoid future situations that lead to politicians and public officials being threatened and attacked.
Arizona politicians react to assassination attempt of Trump
The shooting Saturday of former President Trump has provoked an outpouring of support from across the political spectrum in Arizona - as well as claims by some that what happened is a direct result of rhetoric from the Left.
Court rules border ballot measure legal, appeal to come
State lawmakers are entitled to ask voters to approve a border security measure that contains everything from penalties for entering this country to selling fentanyl, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge... […]
Attorneys argue whether border measure contains more than 1 subject
The question of whether Arizonans get to vote on what's being billed by Republicans as a border security measure could depend on whether a judge believes that enhanced penalties for selling fentanyl have anything to do with provisions about crossing the border illegally or whether someone not here legally gets a library card.
Senate says Hobbs’ appeal of court loss too early
The question of whether the Court of Appeals will immediately intercede in the fight between Katie Hobbs and Warren Petersen depends on whether the judges believe they need to step into the political spat right now.
Hobbs focused on flipping Legislature
Gov. Katie Hobbs believes she can help do something that hasn't happened since before she was born: Put the state House, Senate and governor's office in Democratic hands.
Arizona to vote on rash of ballot measures
Arizonans may get a chance in November to make what could be an earth-shattering change in state politics.
Broad abortion ban appears headed to November ballot
Backers of a measure to guarantee the right to abortion turned in what they said was more than 800,000 signatures on July 3 to put the issue on the November ballot.
Hobbs to attend White House discussion on Biden’s debate performance
Gov. Katie Hobbs may participate in a virtual meeting Wednesday with President Biden over the question of what's next following what has been called his dismal performance in last week's debate with Donald Trump.
Republicans seek reversal of election case ruling
The state and national Republican parties want an emergency order to block those who register with a federal voter registration form from casting a ballot in this year's general election.
Gov. Hobbs, lawmakers want legal fees from AG Mayes for opioid dispute
Attorney General Kris Mayes won't fight a request by Gov. Katie Hobbs and Republican lawmakers to have her office pay their legal fees in her unsuccessful fight over opioid funds.
Republican attorney says border measure is ‘holistic’ approach
Republican legislative leaders are asking a judge to allow voters to decide whether they want to adopt a multi-pronged measure billed as protecting border security.
