Recent Articles from Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services
Gov. Hobbs has no immediate plan to address problems from short-term rentals
Gov. Katie Hobbs said Thursday she has no solution to the problem of available housing being converted into vacation rentals.
Judge considers whether governor broke the law by pulling nominations
The attorney for Gov. Katie Hobbs told a judge if he orders her to submit the names of those she wants to head state agencies to the Senate for confirmation she will do it – and then promptly withdraw them, meaning nothing will change.
Abortion conflict puts state supreme court justices in jeopardy in several states
Two political organizations are gearing up to spend money to affect the results of the races in Arizona for state Supreme Court.
Speaker, president ask court to lift order voiding 2022 election law
Republicans want a federal judge to let the state block those who do not provide proof of citizenship from voting in this year's presidential election.
GOTV effort targets students turning 18
Saying they could affect the upcoming election, a national group is reaching out to the three out of every four Arizona high schoolers old enough to vote but who haven't bothered to register.
AG Mayes sues Amazon, alleges company cheats customers
Attorney General Kris Mayes filed two new lawsuits against Amazon on Wednesday, accusing the online retail giant of illegal practices that make consumers pay more than they should for products and throwing roadblocks in the path of canceling their services.
Gov. Hobbs won’t take sides on justices’ elections
Gov. Katie Hobbs says she'd sure like to have the chance to put two people of her choice on the Arizona Supreme Court.
Opinions on ballot measures accepted for $75
Got an opinion on abortion? Ranked-choice voting? Border security? For $75, you can share your thoughts with pretty much everyone registered to vote in November.
Arizona Supreme Court delays abortion ban enforcement
Arizona may have no pause in abortions, at least through 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Lawmakers set to vote on border legislation
State lawmakers have set the stage for final approval of legislation billed as providing increased border security.
Christian law firm seeks immediate enforcement of abortion ban
The Alliance Defending Freedom on Tuesday urged the Arizona Supreme to immediately order the 1864 law again enforceable, saying even a temporary restoration of the law legislators just repealed will save 25 "unborn children'' a day.
Attorneys organize to defend judges
A group of veteran attorneys has organized to defend the process of how most judges in Arizona are selected and stand for reelection.