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Recent Articles from Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services
AG suggests measured words when making allegations of fraud in election
Attorney General Mark Brnovich warned Monday that people "need to be really careful when making serious allegations'' about election fraud or other issues or risk undermining democracy.
ADOT fee double forecasted amount, angers lawmakers
That balanced budget that Gov. Doug Ducey said wouldn't raise taxes is going to cost Arizona motorists an extra $32 a year for every car, truck and motorcycle they have.
State justices end tribal dispute with ski area
The Arizona Supreme Court has squashed what could be the last legal maneuver to block the use of treated effluent to make snow on the San Francisco Peaks.
Ducey extols spending on his re-election
To hear Doug Ducey tell it, he got another four-year term as governor by waging a campaign based on his record.
Bolick text to Ducey makes recommendation on political appointment
Supreme Court Justice Clint Bolick urged Gov. Doug Ducey to name Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery to the U.S. Senate just days after John McCain died.
Navajo Nation drops voter discrimination lawsuit
The Navajo Nation has dropped a legal claim that could have delayed formal certification of the general election results.
Justices: Subpoenaed petition circulators must show for court
The Arizona Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of a legal tactic used by those seeking to keep voter-proposed laws off the ballot.
Navajo Nation suit could delay final vote count
The Navajo Nation is claiming that the state and several counties illegally discriminated against tribal members and kept them from having their votes counted.
AZ Supreme Court to hear Phoenix anti-discrimination case
The state's high court has agreed to decide whether cities can force businesses to do work for those whose views, practices or lifestyles conflict with the owners' religious beliefs.
Ducey appoints former foe to Board of Regents
Gov. Doug Ducey appointed Fred DuVal Monday to the Arizona Board of Regents four years after getting himself elected by blasting his Democrat foe for sharp increases he approved in university tuition.
Gaynor concedes SOS race as remaining votes dwindle
Steve Gaynor finally conceded late Friday he isn't going to be secretary of state.
High voter turnout makes direct democracy more difficult
That record number of Arizonans who turned out to vote this year has a dark side for direct democracy: It's going to be harder for voters to propose their own laws or get rid of ones they don't like.
