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Recent Articles from Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services
Voters will consider at least eight proposals in November
Arizona voters will face at least eight -- and likely as many as 11 -- proposals they get to approve or quash in November.
Feds likely to sue AZ over new election law
The Biden administration is planning to sue Arizona over a new state law that requires proof of citizenship to vote for president.
Judge: state’s care of inmates is inadequate
The care provided by the state at prison is "plainly grossly inadequate'' and state officials are acting "with deliberate indifference'' to the substantial risk of harm to inmates, a federal judge ruled Thursday.
Legal status of abortions remains unresolved
The question of whether some or all abortions are currently legal in Arizona and for how long - remains unresolved as the issue goes to judges here.
Court: planned mine does not interfere with religious practices
A planned mine at Oak Flat does not interfere with the ability of Native Americans to practice their religion, a federal appeals court has ruled.
Groups can fight law eliminating permanent early voting list
Voting rights groups can contest a 2021 state law that eliminates the state's permanent early voting list.
Doctors seek emergency order tied to abortion
Some Arizona doctors are seeking an emergency order blocking the state from enforcing a provision of a 2021 law that purports to give the same legal rights to a fetus as anyone else.
Lawmakers aim to lure Hollywood to state with tax credits
State lawmakers have agreed to use the lure of millions of dollars in tax credits in hopes of bringing Hollywood to Arizona.
Roe overturned – States to decide questions on abortion
Women in the United States have no constitutional right to terminate a pregnancy, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday, a decision abortion foes say immediately outlaws the procedure in Arizona.
Lawmakers approve vouchers for youths to attend private schools
State representatives voted Wednesday to let any Arizona youngster get state funds to attend a private or parochial school.
Lawmakers seek funds for road projects in their districts
Republican legislative leaders are trying to line up the votes for what could be a $15 billion budget, including about $1 billion in earmarks for specific road projects.
Lawmakers criticize department for failure to protect nursing home residents
State lawmakers lashed out Thursday at the director of the Department of Health Services after a report said the agency has failed to ensure that patients in nursing homes are kept safe.
