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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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GOP lawmaker wants to ban ‘illegal Chinese vapes’ in Arizona

By Morgan FischerJanuary 26, 2026

State Sen. Shawnna Bolick’s bill would crack down on illegal vape products in Arizona, particularly those aimed at kids.

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Measles exposures reported in Gilbert, possible Valley outbreak looms

By Morgan FischerJanuary 23, 2026

Some areas of the Valley have low vaccination rates, meaning measles could spread quickly.

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Video: Phoenix protesters, agents clash outside of ICE field office

By Morgan FischerJanuary 23, 2026

A protest outside of ICE’s Phoenix field office resulted in one person being detained and others being maced, activists said.

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Phoenix among best cities for homebuyers amid market shift

By Morgan FischerJanuary 22, 2026

Phoenix homebuyers wildly outnumbered homesellers in December. But is that translating to lower prices?

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GOP sheriff backtracks after suggesting he’d arrest ICE agents

By Morgan FischerJanuary 21, 2026

Jerry Sheridan talked a big game about standing up to illegal ICE activity. Then he reversed course.

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ASU students hold walkout to protest Trump and ICE

By Morgan FischerJanuary 21, 2026

The protest was part of a nationwide “Free America Walkout” held on the anniversary of Donald Trump’s inauguration.

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New Phoenix spring forecast released: What to expect

By Morgan FischerJanuary 20, 2026

You can probably start packing up your winter gear. A trademark Arizona spring is on the way.

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Republican wants voters to change their minds, repeal legal weed

By Morgan FischerJanuary 16, 2026

Arizona voters legalized recreational weed in 2020. A Republican strategist is pushing a ballot initiative to undo that.

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Sinema seduced bodyguard and ruined his marriage, lawsuit claims

By Morgan FischerJanuary 15, 2026

An explosive lawsuit claims Kyrsten Sinema put the moves on a member of her security detail and pushed him to try MDMA.

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New Times readers ready to help Kari Lake pack for move to Iowa

By Morgan FischerJanuary 14, 2026

Kari Lake bought a condo in her home state of Iowa and could be mulling a Senate run there. New Times readers seem relieved.

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Ex-cop who shot and killed wrong man sues Glendale for firing him

By Morgan FischerJanuary 14, 2026

Former Glendale officer Juan Gonzales was canned for fatally shooting Dillon Siebeck, an innocent bystander, last year.

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Ansari wants to abolish for-profit immigration detention centers

By Morgan FischerJanuary 14, 2026

“There is no accountability for these for-profit detention centers under Donald Trump. They don’t care about these people.”

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Judge tells county to show math on sheriff compliance costs or shut up

By Morgan FischerJanuary 12, 2026

A federal judge has had it with Maricopa County exaggerating the costs of complying with his ruling in an Arpaio-era racial profiling suit.

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Valley suburbs among U.S. cities with lowest property tax burdens

By Morgan FischerJanuary 12, 2026

Arizona has long been known for its low property taxes, which draws transplants to the state.

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Which Phoenix ZIP codes had the most evictions in 2025?

By Morgan FischerJanuary 9, 2026

Maricopa County set a record for eviction filings in 2024. Last year fell just short, but these areas were hit hard.

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Arizona home prices have plummeted in the last year: What to know

By Morgan FischerJanuary 8, 2026

Only one state saw home prices drop more than Arizona in the last year.

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Phoenix activists hold vigil for Minneapolis woman killed by ICE

By Morgan FischerJanuary 8, 2026

“I want to send a clear message to Trump and his fascist goons: Fuck ICE. Stay the fuck out of Phoenix.”

Maricopa County constable Lenny McCloskey

The Valley eviction crisis continued at a historic clip in 2025

By Morgan FischerJanuary 8, 2026

Maricopa County has topped 80,000 eviction filings in each of the last three years.

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Kari Lake may be planning to inflict herself upon a different state

By Morgan FischerJanuary 7, 2026

A new report says Kari Lake just purchased a condo in Iowa and may be looking to run for Senate there.

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Valley smoke shop hit with $460K fine for selling vapes to kids

By Morgan FischerJanuary 7, 2026

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office used undercover teens to bust Pro Source Shops last year.

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ICE raid snagged four day laborers at Phoenix Home Depot on Sunday

By Morgan FischerJanuary 6, 2026

Immigration activists warned of more Los Angeles-style raids on places where immigrants might congregate.

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Phoenix ICE enforcement set to spike in 2026, report says

By Morgan FischerJanuary 2, 2026

Trump’s draconian deportation machine has focused on big cities. A new report in the Bulwark says the Valley is next on his list.

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