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Recent Articles from Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services
State tax collector wants Prop 208 to take effect
The state Department of Revenue wants a judge to quash efforts by business interests and some Republican legislators to keep a new tax to fund education from taking effect.
Judge rejects GOP request to enforce subpoenas, leaves door open for more litigation
A judge has refused to order Maricopa County supervisors to comply with a legislative subpoena demanding access to various voting records and equipment.
Judge hears arguments on voter approved tax on rich
The fate of a voter-approve tax on the rich to fund education could depend on whether a judge believes the money raised will be "grants'' to school districts.
Census figures indicate AZ gets 10th seat in House
All those folks fleeing elsewhere puts Arizona on track for picking up a 10th seat in the U.S. House of Representatives beginning in 2022.
Senators sue to get access to voting data
Republican state senators are going on the legal offensive in their bid to get access to Maricopa County voting equipment and materials – and do so ahead of the date Congress is set to ratify awarding Arizona's electoral votes going to Joe Biden.
Time running out for some sex abuse victims to file suit
Time is quickly running out for many who were sexually assaulted or abused years ago as children to try to get some justice from perpetrators or those who allowed it to occur.
New standards keep businesses open during pandemic
The state's top health official admitted Friday she has altered the standards governing business operations during the COVID-19 outbreak to the point that none will ever have to close, no matter how serious the infection rate gets.
Brnovich: County’s political contributions ban violates 1st Amendment
In a formal legal opinion, Brnovich said the no-donations policy put in place by Pima County supervisors nearly 30 years ago barring contributions to county candidates violates the First Amendment rights of workers.
GOP lawmaker introduces legislation to curtail governor’s emergency powers
A veteran state lawmaker is moving to strip Gov. Doug Ducey of the powers he assumed when he declared an emergency 10 months ago.
Vaccinations begin in AZ as COVID cases spike
A record number of Arizonans are now hospitalized for COVID-19 as the state retains its dubious distinction as the place where the virus is spreading faster than anywhere else in the country.
Mesnard seeks immunity from Shooter lawsuit
The Arizona Supreme Court has agreed to decide the scope of immunity provided to state lawmakers.
Religious matters forbidden for courts, judges rule
The question of whether Mormons are "Christians'' may be a thought-provoking debate for theologians. But the state Court of Appeals is warning Arizona judges to stay away from such issues.
