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Morgan Fischer

Morgan Fischer joined Phoenix New Times as a staff writer in July 2024, covering all things Phoenix and Arizona news. Before joining New Times, Morgan has worked as a national politics intern at The Arizona Republic and as a reporter for News21, among other positions. She holds degrees in journalism and mass communication and political science from Arizona State University, where she also attended Barrett, The Honors College.

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A "Welcome to Arizona" sign on the highway

Your rent should have gone down in Arizona this month. Here’s why

By Morgan FischerJanuary 6, 2025

On Jan. 1, a rental tax ban went into effect across Arizona. As a result, your landlord should be charging you less.

ruben and sydney gallego

Gallego waffles on mass deportations, won’t ‘knee-jerk reject’ Trump plans

By Morgan FischerJanuary 3, 2025

The old Ruben Gallego would have loudly called Donald Trump’s immigration goals un-American. This version is a bit gun-shy.

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These were Arizona’s top baby names in 2024

By Morgan FischerJanuary 2, 2025

Want to make sure your kid has a unique name? These are the ones to avoid.

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Map: Where to recycle your Christmas tree in Phoenix

By Morgan FischerDecember 31, 2024

Phoenix offers 16 drop-off locations where you can unload your Christmas tree. Here’s what to know about the program.

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State senator sees Kwanzaa display at the Capitol, gets a bit racist

By Morgan FischerDecember 27, 2024

T.J. Shope called the African American holiday “fake,” “anti-American” and “anti-Christian.”

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Termites are a problem in Arizona. A guide to treatment and prevention

By Morgan FischerDecember 25, 2024

According to one pest control company, one in every three Arizona homes has or will have termites at some point.

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Arizona got an F grade for its gun laws. Here’s why

By Morgan FischerDecember 20, 2024

A gun safety nonprofit started by Sen. Mark Kelly and former Rep. Gabby Giffords has a bleak assessment of Arizona gun laws.

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5 ways the Arizona Dept. of Child Safety screwed over disabled parents

By Morgan FischerDecember 19, 2024

A U.S. Justice Department investigation found the state agency regularly violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Map: The 10 wealthiest ZIP codes in the Valley

By Morgan FischerDecember 18, 2024

Can you guess which areas of Maricopa County are the richest? Probably. Can you afford a home there? Probably not!

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Map: These are the least walkable neighborhoods in Phoenix

By Morgan FischerDecember 17, 2024

Phoenix is the second-least walkable city in America, and these areas are the least friendly to pedestrians.

Kyrsten Sinema

Sinema delivers a last ‘fuck you’ to Democrats on her way out the door

By Morgan FischerDecember 12, 2024

After missing votes, Sinema showed up to scuttle plans to keep a pro-union Democrat on the National Labor Relations Board.

Donald Trump and Kari Lake embrace

Donald Trump appoints Kari Lake to lead Voice of America: What to know

By Morgan FischerDecember 11, 2024

Kari Lake finally got a job – but she still has to clear hurdles to lead the government’s international broadcasting agency.

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Arizona schools superintendent Tom Horne

Tom Horne just made it easier to cheat Arizona’s ESA voucher system

By Morgan FischerDecember 11, 2024

Purchases under $2,000 will be auto-approved, a week after a couple was indicted for defrauding the ESA program of $110,000.

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A day in eviction court, where the Valley housing crisis wrecks lives

By Morgan FischerDecember 10, 2024

Maricopa County is on track to break a 20-year-old evictions filings record. Here’s why things have gotten so bad.

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10 Arizona cities where retirees can live off a Social Security check

By Morgan FischerDecember 10, 2024

Attention snowbird retirees: Direct your migration to these locales.

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Map: Tempe will place red light cameras at these 14 intersections

By Morgan FischerDecember 6, 2024

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, red-light cameras can reduce crashes by more than 50%.

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Prep your shocked face: State Sen. Wendy Rogers follows neo-Nazis on X

By Morgan FischerDecember 5, 2024

Rogers has a long history of cozying up to extremists. “Well knock me over with a feather,” sarcastically wrote one Democrat.

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Getting evicted? You might live in one of these 10 Valley ZIP codes

By Morgan FischerDecember 4, 2024

Maricopa County is on pace to set a new eviction filing record in 2024, and these areas are being hit the hardest.

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Map: 5 most dangerous intersections in Maricopa County

By Morgan FischerDecember 3, 2024

Arizona – and specifically Maricopa County – has some of the most treacherous intersections in the West.

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D’Souza admits key claim in debunked ‘2000 Mules’ film was bullshit

By Morgan FischerDecember 2, 2024

“I’m now accepting apologies on this nonsense theory,” Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer wrote in response.

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‘Terrified me since birth’: What’s the worst highway in the Valley?

By Morgan FischerDecember 2, 2024

One freeway is the “rock on windshield epicenter of Arizona.” Others draw “Mad Max” comparisons. Which one do you hate the most?

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Phoenix Sky Harbor was named No. 2 airport in the U.S. Here’s why

By Morgan FischerNovember 25, 2024

Sky Harbor bills itself as “America’s Friendliest Aiport.” At least one study suggests that’s more than just hot air.

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