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Recent Articles from Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services
Ducey’s mansion is yours for $8.75 million
The governor is hoping to get $8.75 million for the French farmhouse mansion that sits on a gated two-plus acre parcel. Records in the Maricopa County Assessor’s Office show Ducey and his family built the home in 2009, a year before he was elected state treasurer on a parcel of land he has purchased four years earlier for $1.82 million.
Dem bill adds autism to list of medical marijuana illnesses
A state lawmaker is seeking to force state health officials to do something they have previously rejected: allow the use of medical marijuana to treat autism.
University of Phoenix strikes $191 million deal to settle false advertising claims
A Phoenix-based national university known for promoting its programs has agreed to pay a record $191 million to settle claims it used deceptive advertising to attract prospective students.
Former corrections officer claims training incident racially motivated
A former guard at a private prison near Eloy claims he was shot at point-blank range with a riot-control weapon in a racist attack.
Supreme Court refuses Arizona’s bid to restrict opioid-maker’s finances
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected a bid by Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich to get an early crack at the assets of the family that owns one of the largest opioid manufacturing operations in the country.
Ducey consents to refugee resettlement in Arizona
Gov. Doug Ducey said Friday he won't take advantage of an offer by President Trump to allow Arizona to opt out of taking refugees, at least not up front.
Progressives argue ALEC violates Open Meeting Law in lawsuit
A coalition of rights groups filed suit Wednesday, accusing state lawmakers of illegally meeting behind closed doors with special interests in a way that violates Arizona’s Open Meeting Law.
Court erred in declining name change for gender transition
What you want to call yourself legally is no one's business but your own, the state Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.
Ducey hints slow-down at ports of entry temporary
Gov. Doug Ducey on Monday brushed aside concerns that a slowdown at border crossings into Arizona engineered by federal officials will affect visitors to Arizona – and supplies for a new auto manufacturing plant here.
Electric-car maker breaks ground in Casa Grande as competition grows
Three years ago when Lucid Motors announced it would manufacture electric cars in Arizona they were still relatively rare. Now it seems like just about everyone is building such a car.
AG to challenge court’s order to release man convicted in child slaying
A federal appeals court has ordered the state to release a man convicted of the 1994 death of a 4-year-old in Tucson.
Judge rules AG missed deadline to sue regents
A judge has once again rejected efforts by Attorney General Mark Brnovich to challenge what he contends is an illegal deal by the Arizona Board of Regents to build a hotel and conference center.
