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Recent Articles from Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services
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.
GOP lawmaker proposes slew of regulations on medical marijuana
Saying he doesn't trust the industry, a top Senate Republican wants an outright ban on the use of certain chemicals on the marijuana that Arizonans smoke, eat or drink.
Progressive groups challenge law on deadline for ballots
Saying voters are being disenfranchised, two groups are asking a federal judge to void an Arizona law that says ballots have to be received by county officials by 7 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.
Survey: Arizonans not willing to open wallets to pay for education
A new survey by the Morrison Institute finds that Arizonans want to spend more money on education. But paying for it? That's another question.
Panel recommends broader definition of ‘position of trust’ in child sex abuse laws
A special committee wants to revamp Arizona's sex abuse laws to make it easier to prosecute some people who violate their position of trust with their youthful victims.
Court rules consumer protection laws don’t apply to sports
Just because you may have spent more than $1,500 to attend a sporting event doesn't mean you're going to see the kind of contest you wanted to see, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday.
Proposed law takes away elections manual changes from SOS
A veteran state lawmaker is seeking to trim the wings of the secretary of state, at least when it comes to enacting procedures for conducting elections.
Bill would repeal law allowing dating abuse instruction in public schools
The vice chairman of the House Education Committee wants schools to teach students less about dating, but tighten up laws that require them to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
Anti-abortion group wants to help defend state in Planned Parenthood suit
An organization that counsels women not to terminate their pregnancies wants the right to help Attorney General Mark Brnovich fend off legal challenges by Planned Parenthood to Arizona's abortion laws.
