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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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You can vote on renaming Cesar Chavez Library. Here are the options

By Morgan FischerMay 4, 2026

Temporarily called the Library in Laveen, the building will get a new, desert flora-related name. Voting closes May 15.

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Kelly spars with Hegseth over war in Iran during contentious hearing

By Morgan FischerApril 30, 2026

Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly has beefed with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth since November.

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Mayes wants credit card companies to crack down on illegal vape sales

By Morgan FischerApril 29, 2026

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is on a persistent mission to stop the sale of illegal vapes to kids.

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Widow sues Scottsdale after police shot and killed her unarmed husband

By Morgan FischerApril 29, 2026

Police did not recover a weapon after killing Joseph Santos in March 2025. Now Santos’ widow wants justice for his killing.

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Phoenix’s ‘May Day’ protest: When, where and what to know

By Morgan FischerApril 28, 2026

Instead of taking place at the Capitol, the latest mass protest against the Trump administration will happen downtown.

A sold sign is posted in front of a home on in Phoenix.

Arizona among states with steepest home price drops in U.S.

By Morgan FischerApril 27, 2026

After going bananas during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, the Arizona housing market is becoming more buyer-friendly.

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Kris Mayes sues to stop Surprise ICE detention center from opening

By Morgan FischerApril 24, 2026

The detention center is set to open this fall. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes wants to stop that from happening.

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Trump rescheduled medical weed. Arizona cannabis leaders are thrilled

By Morgan FischerApril 23, 2026

It’s not full federal legalization, but it does mean fewer hoops to jump through for Arizona’s huge weed industry.

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Rent has fallen around the Valley, but renters still feel crunched

By Morgan FischerApril 23, 2026

Average one-bedroom prices fell year-over-year in most Valley cities, but renters still say they’re treading water.

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CAIR weighs legal action over Arizona’s anti-Muslim bills

By Morgan FischerApril 22, 2026

With the measures, Arizona’s Republican lawmakers seek to associate a Muslim civil rights organization with terrorism.

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Mark Kelly boasts biggest war chest among likely 2028 contenders

By Morgan FischerApril 21, 2026

The Arizona senator has more cash on hand than potential Democratic rivals, if he runs for president. And he has Donald Trump to thank.

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Kids in these Valley areas are at highest risk of catching measles

By Morgan FischerApril 21, 2026

Maricopa County tracks how many kids get vaccinated against the contagious disease. As outbreaks rise, these Zip codes are least-protected.

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The 8 wildest moments from Donald Trump’s ‘Build the Red Wall’ rally

By Morgan FischerApril 17, 2026

From weird compliments to pantomiming the murder of Caribbean boatmen, it was a vintage Trump performance.

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Will the Swalwell scandal nuke Ruben Gallego’s presidential chances?

By Morgan FischerApril 16, 2026

Is Gallego “fucked” over his ties to alleged sexual assaulter Eric Swalwell, as one consultant put it? Or will it blow over?

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Donald Trump is coming to Phoenix on Friday: What to know

By Morgan FischerApril 16, 2026

Trump will return to the Valley to speak at a Turning Point USA event in the hopes of shoring up GOP chances in the midterms.

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Mysterious Green Party governor candidate has loads of GOP connections

By Morgan FischerApril 15, 2026

Risa Lombardo is a Green Party candidate for governor. But the party disavows her saying, she’s a spoiler planted by the GOP.

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New poll pegs Mark Kelly as a leading 2028 presidential contender

By Morgan FischerApril 13, 2026

A survey of Democratic voters suggested that Kelly is considered one of the most electable possible candidates.

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Buds-A-Palooza sparks up again Saturday: When, where, what to know

By Morgan FischerApril 10, 2026

The Downtown Phoenix weed festival is back for its fifth edition in 2026. Read this guide if you’re thinking of going.

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ICE holds Arizona detainees for months. This legal tactic is freeing them

By Morgan FischerApril 9, 2026

In Arizona, two habeas corpus petitions were filed on behalf of immigrants in March 2025. Last month, there were nearly 350.

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New Phoenix summer forecast released: What to expect

By Morgan FischerApril 8, 2026

The heat? That’s a given. But a chance at a strong monsoon season? That’s a gift.

Lake Havasu politics ruined an Arizona spring break party

Lake Havasu politics ruined an Arizona spring break party

By Morgan FischerApril 7, 2026

DJ CEO was booked for a gig at Kokomo Beach Club. Then local Republicans found out about his “F*CK ICE” song.

caution tape and warning signs bar people from approaching a warehouse purchased in surprise to become an ICE detention center.

Arizona candidate makes AI show tune about ICE’s Surprise facility

By Morgan FischerApril 2, 2026

How much do you like musical theater? ICE? AI? The answers will determine how much you like this song.

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