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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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Nature is healing: A new Kari Lake lawsuit has been filed

By Morgan FischerMarch 21, 2025

Now an advisor to the U.S. Agency for Global Media, Lake is being sued for withholding grant funds approved by Congress.

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5 moments you missed from the Bernie Sanders-AOC rally in Tempe

By Morgan FischerMarch 20, 2025

Thousands came to Tempe to see Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rail against the rich and Donald Trump.

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Bernie Sanders and AOC will hold a rally in Tempe: What to know

By Morgan FischerMarch 20, 2025

New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joins Sanders’ “Fighting Oligarchy” tour on Thursday.

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Arizona kills Aaron Gunches in first death row execution in 2 years

By Morgan FischerMarch 19, 2025

The state said Gunches’ killing by lethal injection went smoothly. Even if it did, experts doubt it was painless.

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Who was Aaron Gunches? What to know about the man Arizona executed

By Morgan FischerMarch 19, 2025

Aaron Gunches was convicted of murder in 2004. After a two-year pause on executions, Arizona executed him on March 19.

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Mom to Kelly, Gallego: Don’t let GOP torch Medicaid while ‘my kid is inside’

By Morgan FischerMarch 17, 2025

At a town hall hosted by the two Arizona senators, Quianna Brown said she feared for her special-needs daughter.

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ICE arrested an immigrant for protesting. Will Arizona activists be next?

By Morgan FischerMarch 14, 2025

“That could have been me,” said one activist with DACA status. The message is clear: Be silent, or be silenced.

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‘Literally lifesaving’: Why Sinema is pushing for psychedelic drug research

By Morgan FischerMarch 14, 2025

Kyrsten Sinema doesn’t often give interviews, but the ex-senator was eager to tell us about lobbying for ibogaine research.

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Dept. of Gaming shares huge betting totals, notes it’s, uh, Problem Gambling Awareness Month

By Morgan FischerMarch 12, 2025

Arizona, we may have a gambling problem.

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Arizona passed the abortion amendment. Getting one is still too hard

By Morgan FischerMarch 12, 2025

Passing Proposition 139 killed Arizona’s 15-week ban, but abortion providers still face a tangled web of other restrictions.

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Seeing green: Glendale man wins $10K in weed brand giveaway

By Morgan FischerMarch 10, 2025

The Mazor Collective, which owns Giving Tree Dispensary and the Sneakers brand, picked a winner last month.

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What happens to trans Arizonans if Katie Hobbs loses in 2026?

By Morgan FischerMarch 6, 2025

With a Republican-controlled legislature, Hobbs has been the only person preventing anti-trans bills from becoming law.

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Cowed by Trump, Phoenix Children’s Hospital abandons trans kids

By Morgan FischerMarch 6, 2025

Trans kids just want to be themselves. But a halt on gender-affirming care in Arizona leaves many families feeling desperate.

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Trump’s funding freeze tanks business for Flagstaff HVAC company

By Morgan FischerMarch 5, 2025

CozyHome had customers lined up to upgrade their AC systems with state grants. Donald Trump’s freeze ended that program.

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February was the hottest ever in Phoenix. Will March follow suit?

By Morgan FischerMarch 4, 2025

Phoenix has broken monthly temperature records five times in the last year.

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‘March Fourth Against Monarchy’ protest at the Capitol: What to know

By Morgan FischerMarch 4, 2025

The 50501 movement is organizing its third protest at the Arizona Capitol since Donald Trump took office.

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Kolodin votes ‘hell no’ on Preston Lord bill, pisses off county attorney

By Morgan FischerMarch 4, 2025

State Rep. Alexander Kolodin blamed county prosecutors for Preston Lord’s death. County attorney Rachel Mitchell clapped back.

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Anything is possible: Kari Lake finally got a government job

By Morgan FischerMarch 3, 2025

She’s not governor, a senator or the head of Voice of America, at least yet. But she is on the federal payroll now.

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Sinema urges Arizona lawmakers to fund psychoactive drug research

By Morgan FischerFebruary 27, 2025

The former senator made a rare public appearance to stump for ibogaine, a promising Schedule 1 drug for brain injuries.

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He’ll sell you a Trump flag. He’ll sell you a ‘Fuck Trump’ flag, too

By Morgan FischerFebruary 25, 2025

Jeff Brown is a flag-hustler. He makes money off the MAGA crowd … and those protesting Trump at the Arizona Capitol.

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Retired and flirty: 2 Arizona cities are top places for single retirees

By Morgan FischerFebruary 24, 2025

Are you a love-sick senior? A new study says two Arizona destinations could be the place to hit the dating scene.

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Phoenix forecast calls for first 90-degree day of 2025: What to expect

By Morgan FischerFebruary 21, 2025

Summer-lite temperatures aren’t unheard of in February, but the heat we’re expecting next week is unusual.

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