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Recent Articles from Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services
Court says misapplied law allows killers chance at parole
Some erroneous words used by judges 25 years ago could possibly result in the release of nearly 300 people who the law said should have been incarcerated for the rest of their lives.
Audit: Schools spending more in classrooms 3rd straight year
Fueled by additional state dollars, Arizona schools are spending a greater percentage of their available dollars this year in the classroom than last year.
House bans trans women from women’s sports
A divided House voted Tuesday to keep those born biologically as male from ever participating in interscholastic or intramural sports as a female, regardless of the person's gender identity and even if there had been a sex reassignment.
Chamber calls for killing remaining sanctuary-city bill
The head of a major business organization wants state lawmakers and Gov. Doug Ducey to quash a proposal to allow individuals to sue cities that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration officials.
9/11-era law gives governor extensive authority in virus outbreak
Wondering what Gov. Doug Ducey could do if coronavirus should begin to spread in Arizona? Turns out, quite a lot, courtesy of some post 9/11 fears.
House GOP caucus cold to gas tax proposal
A proposal to double the state's gasoline tax is in trouble. On Thursday, several Republican lawmakers told Rep. Noel Campbell, R-Prescott, they would not support his proposal for a three-step increase in the levy that eventually would bring it to 36 cents a gallon.
Court refuses to wipe Arpaio’s contempt verdict after Trump pardon
A federal appeals court has rebuffed the bid by former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio to have his criminal conviction formally erased.
Court upholds Ducey’s decision on U.S. Senate election
Martha McSally can keep the U.S. Senate seat she was given by Gov. Doug Ducey through at least the end of the year, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday.
Bill would revamp Arizona speeding laws
The state Senate on Wednesday gave preliminary approval to legislation that eliminates the possibility you could be arrested if you drive faster than 85 miles per hour.
Group starts campaign to put school voucher restrictions on ballot
An organization of public school supporters wants voters to limit the number of vouchers of state tax dollars that parents can use to send their children to private and parochial schools.
4 GOP lawmakers align with Democrats to kill tax cuts for veterans
State senators on Tuesday rejected the one tax break sought by Gov. Doug Ducey in his State of the State speech.
Court stays out of case of deadly shooting by U.S. agent across border
A new U.S. Supreme Court ruling likely slams the door on the ability of the family of a teen killed by a Border Patrol agent in Nogales to sue him and, by extension, the federal government.
