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Recent Articles from Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services
Arizona texting ban inches closer to passage
But supporters of the ban, who have come up pretty much empty-handed for decades, are having to agree to some limits to try to push the bill to the finish line and get it signed into law.
Arizona utility helps fund Ducey re-election campaign
Pinnacle West Capital Corp., parent company of Arizona Public Service, has donated $10,200 to the Ducey for Governor campaign through its political action committee.
Voucher measure can go to ballot, judge rules
A judge has refused to block voters from getting the last word on whether they want to expand a system of vouchers that uses public funds to send children to private and parochial schools.
Bill to allow non-lethal weapon on campus gets initial approval
Saying college and university students, faculty and visitors need more protection, a House panel voted Monday to let them arm themselves -- at least somewhat.
House committee approves hairstyling bill
Concluding public safety would not be harmed, a House panel voted Monday to let people style and blow dry hair for money without first getting a license from the state.
Measure for state aid for college prep tests gets initial approval
Arizona high schoolers may get a little bit of extra state help getting into the colleges of their choice.
Medical marijuana consumer-protection bill introduced
Republican Sonny Borrelli said Monday the fact remains that voters did approve legalizing the drug for medical uses in 2010 and more than 150,000 Arizonans have state permission to buy and use it.
Ducey signs opioids package, defends speed of passage
Most lawmakers, not involved in the drafting, saw the first version of the measure when it hit their desks Monday night.
Legislature passes opioids package
State lawmakers voted late Thursday to adopt changes in laws on opioids despite what some said are flaws and concerns by others that the plan won't do much of anything to deal with the drug abuse epidemic.
Tax break for military retirees barely passes Senate committee
SB 1167, approved on a 4-3 bipartisan vote by the Finance Committee, would allow those who have served for at least 20 years to exempt $10,000 of their pensions from the state income tax.
Proposal to have state lawmakers choose U.S. Senate candidates introduced
The proposal by Rep. Travis Grantham, R-Gilbert, would leave intact the general election process where voters get the last word.
Doctor cautions House committee on opioids legislation
William Thompson told members of the House Health Committee a key reason there is a crisis is because of policies set by government and others in the first place.
