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Recent Articles from Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services
Kern’s bill would target judges who sanction attorneys
A Glendale state senator who calls reports of a riot on Jan. 6, 2021, "a sham'' is now going after judges who sanction attorneys for filing what he believes are "good faith'' claims on behalf of clients.
Senate votes to exempt new businesses from having to pay state taxes
Starting a new business? Arizona lawmakers apparently want to help you succeed.
Two bills attacking so-called ‘culture war’ issues await final votes
Two measures dealing with what could be considered "culture war'' issues await a final vote in the state Senate.
Attorneys urge Supreme Court to dismiss Lake’s elections claims
Attorneys for Katie Hobbs, Adrian Fontes and Maricopa County are urging the justices of the Arizona Supreme Court to send Kari Lake packing in her latest -- and possibly last -- bid to overturn the results of the 2022 gubernatorial race.
Hoffman aims to ban public funds for programs promoting diversity, inclusion, equity
Two years after banning the use of public funds for so-called "critical race theory,'' a Queen Creek Republican lawmaker is now going after programs that promote diversity, equality and inclusion.
Law outlawing abortions for fetal genetic defects cases won’t go undefended
A law outlawing abortions in cases of fetal genetic defects will not go undefended in court.
Senators give early approval to directing department to list banned books
State senators gave preliminary approval Thursday to a measure directing the Department of Education to come up with a list of books that are banned in public schools.
Hobbs vetoes bill that would have banned ‘critical race theory’
Arizona won't be banning what has been called "critical race theory'' in public schools.
Bill would let certain parents bring loaded guns onto campuses
House lawmakers voted Wednesday to let certain parents bring their loaded guns onto school campuses despite the fact they themselves are protected by rules and a metal detector that keep their armed constituents out.
Two groups file suit to overturn counties’ signature verifications
Two groups, including a Virginia organization founded by conservative Republicans, have filed suit to overturn the process now used by Arizona counties to verify the signatures on early ballot envelopes.
Senators vote to ask voters to eliminate cities’ ability to have own charters
State senators voted Tuesday to ask voters to eliminate the ability of cities to have their own charters -- but only after its sponsor promised to narrow it to affect only Tucson and Phoenix and, pretty soon, Mesa.
Senators vote to allow voters to decide how Tucson residents elect council
State senators voted Monday to let voters across Arizona decide how Tucson residents get to elect members of their city council.
