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Recent Articles from Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services
AG takes no bail law to U.S. Supreme Court
The state Attorney General's Office is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate a voter-approved provision of the Arizona Constitution which allows accused rapists to be held without bail while awaiting trial.
Green candidate drops out of U.S. Senate race, throws support to Sinema
A last-minute decision by the Green Party candidate to drop out of the race for U.S. Senate could provide Democrat Kyrsten Sinema a needed bump.
Court: ‘Ballot harvesting’ ban not 1st Amendment violation
A federal appeals court has rebuffed yet another attempt to void the state's 2016 ban on so called "ballot harvesting.''
Governor open to requiring childhood vaccinations
Calling it a matter of public safety, Gov. Doug Ducey wants all youngsters in Arizona public schools to be vaccinated against various childhood diseases.
Campaigns spend nearly $54 million on renewable energy ballot measure
The state's largest electric company has now poured more than $30 million into its bid to convince Arizonans not to force it and other utilities to use more renewable resources.
Outside groups big spenders in races for statewide offices
Cash from outside groups is rivaling - and in some cases exceeding - what candidates for statewide office are spending on their own election campaigns.
Sentiment towards APS could affect various political races
The outcome of several key races on next week's ballot could turn on how Arizonans feel about their utility company -- especially if it’s Arizona Public Service.
U.S. Supreme Court seeks views of federal government in Arizona border shooting
The nation's high court wants the views of the Trump administration on whether a Border Patrol agent can be held liable for shooting and killing a teen through the border fence in Nogales.
Time running out for tax law change
Arizona individual taxpayers could end up being hit with an extra $236 million in taxes if the governor and lawmakers follow their regular practice of trying to keep the annual state income tax relatively simple.
Brnovich files appeal in tuition dispute with regents
Attorney General Mark Brnovich wants the Court of Appeals to rule he has the right to sue the Board of Regents over what he claims is illegally high university tuition, arguing that he has a constitutional right and obligation to protect taxpayer funds.
Brnovich sues Prop 127 campaign over political ads
Claiming he's been defamed, Attorney General Mark Brnovich is suing the backers of the Proposition 127 campaign for telling what he said are lies about him.
Health department looks for ways to boost child vaccination rates
State health officials are looking for new ways to boost Arizona's sagging rate of vaccination of children after scrapping a pilot program aimed at parents who opted their youngsters out.
