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Recent Articles from Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services
Sonora governor decries talk of tariffs, border closures
Sonora Gov. Claudia Pavlovich warned Friday that the talk about tariffs and border closures coming from Washington is endangering the economy of both her state and Arizona.
Federal judge rules McSally gets to keep U.S. Senate until 2020 election
Martha McSally can keep John McCain's Senate seat until at least the 2020 election, a federal judge ruled late Thursday.
Board of Ed scraps proposal on sex education rules
Facing a barrage of parental criticism, the state Board of Education decided Monday to scrap a proposal to remove certain language from the rules on sex education.
New state chief justice to continue push for ‘bail reform’
Anyone looking for major changes at the Arizona Supreme Court with the naming Friday of Robert Brutinel as its chief justice is likely to be disappointed.
Libertarian pushes court to rule on challenge to U.S. senator appointment
Saying time is running out, the former chairman of the Arizona Libertarian Party wants the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to order an election – and soon -- to decide who fills out the term of John McCain.
Regulators bar electric companies from cutting off power June 1 to Oct. 15
The Arizona Corporation Commission voted to require electric companies to give those who fall behind up to four months after Oct. 15 to repay their outstanding balance. But it bars the utilities from charging interest or late fees.
Utility regulator to consider ban on cutting power in summer
Taken by surprise by reports that an elderly woman died a heat-related death after her power was cut off last summer, state utility regulators are now moving to curb the ability of electric companies to shut off power during the hottest months of the year.
Corporation Commission overstepping its authority, Ducey says
Gov. Doug Ducey said Monday the Arizona Corporation Commission has been getting into areas beyond its constitutional authority to set utility rates.
Court of Appeals sides with farmers over 2012 tax law
The mere claim by a farmer or rancher of an intent to make a profit – someday – is enough to qualify the property for a tax break, the state Court of Appeals has ruled.
New horse racing law could lead to lawsuit
The owners of the state's largest race track are weighing whether to sue to block a new law about who is entitled to get televised signals for out-of-state races.
Lawmakers to explore how to get per diem increase after veto
Stunned by the governor's veto, some lawmakers already are exploring how – and when – they can finally get an increase in their living allowances.
U.S. Supreme Court to hear Arizona death penalty case
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether someone convicted decades ago of two murders will get a chance now to present evidence of his abusive childhood to a jury.
