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Recent Articles from Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services
Court: Legal precedent doesn’t apply to juvenile’s life sentence
There's nothing unconstitutional about sending a juvenile to prison for the rest of his life for a series of arson fires in Tucson, the Arizona Court of Appeals has ruled.
Ducey wants path for ‘dreamers’
Gov. Doug Ducey said Tuesday the ultimate solution for how to deal with "dreamers'' has to come from Congress.
McSally: Veteran deportations should be reviewed individually
The state's Republican U.S. senator said Monday that immigration officials need to examine situations before veterans who are in this country illegally are deported.
Judge orders state prisons to revamp censorship policy
State prison officials have been ordered to revise their policy of what inmates can see and read.
Lawmakers, AG look to keep pre-existing condition coverage if Obamacare voided
Two Republican legislators and Attorney General Mark Brnovich are taking the first steps to craft legislation to ensure that Arizonans with pre-existing conditions can still buy health insurance if federal courts strike down the Affordable Care Act.
Court rules out-of-state students not entitled to refunds
Out-of-state students who attended one of the state's three universities are not entitled to a partial refund just because "dreamers'' were allowed to pay the same tuition as Arizona residents, the state Court of Appeals ruled Thursday.
Chief justice revises order to restrict photography
Facing criticism, the chief justice of the Arizona Supreme Court on November 6 rescinded an order that banned photography and videos around the courthouse and even on the sidewalks.
After impeachment inquiry vote, Lesko, Stanton face longshot recall efforts
The moves toward impeachment of President Trump are having political ripples here in Arizona.
Ducey urges Arizonans to heed travel advisories to Mexico
Gov. Doug Ducey is urging Arizonans to heed advisories about travel into Mexico even as he heads off to a conference in Hermosillo.
Democrats sue over order of candidates’ names on ballots
Calling the current system biased, national Democrats have filed suit to void a state law they say gives Republicans an edge in general elections.
Federal commerce official defends trade wars
A top official at the U.S. Department of Commerce on Tuesday defended the trade wars launched by President Trump.
Health centers sue AZ Medicaid program for unpaid services
A group of community health centers is suing the state for failing to pay them for the cost of providing certain services to low-income individuals who are uninsured.
