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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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STARLUX Airlines to open direct Phoenix-Taiwan route next year

By Morgan FischerMay 21, 2025

Phoenix is getting its first direct route to Asia, largely thanks to bringing a Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer to town.

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Reader: A new ID law for online porn? Can I show my AARP card?

By Morgan FischerMay 20, 2025

Starting in the fall, a new Arizona law will require that porn sites verify your age, possibly by having you submit ID.

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2 Phoenix suburbs among the fastest-growing U.S. cities

By Morgan FischerMay 20, 2025

Phoenix is growing at a healthy clip. But the communities on its outskirts are filling up even faster.

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You’ll soon need to show ID to watch online porn in Arizona

By Morgan FischerMay 15, 2025

A new law requires porn sites to verify you’re at least 18. That may mean submitting a driver’s license to get your rocks off.

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Buc-ee’s breaks ground on its first Arizona location

By Morgan FischerMay 14, 2025

The giant gas station and convenience store is on its way to the Valley, Beaver Nuggets and all.

jennifer longdon

Health vs. Wealth: Arizona groups coordinate to save Medicaid from GOP

By Morgan FischerMay 14, 2025

A GOP budget proposal cuts Medicaid, which serves 2 million Arizonans, by $880 billion. These groups hope to stop it.

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Is Ruben Gallego a legit presidential contender, or just a one-hit wonder?

By Morgan FischerMay 13, 2025

Ruben Gallego beat an awful candidate – ahem, Kari Lake – to win a Senate seat. How much credit should he get for winning?

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10 Arizona counties with the highest average incomes

By Morgan FischerMay 12, 2025

Arizona has one county with a huge population center and 14 others with much smaller populations. Do income levels correlate?

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What’s up with the new hipster Waymos in Phoenix?

By Morgan FischerMay 9, 2025

The white robot cars are a defining Phoenix feature. But recently, some have taken on a more colorful look.

justin heap

GOP feud! Party chair may sue recorder over ‘illegal’ mail voting plan

By Morgan FischerMay 9, 2025

“I’m astounded that someone who ran on election integrity can think that’s a good idea,” GOP chair Gina Swoboda told us.

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Kari Lake announces deal to broadcast brain poison to the world

By Morgan FischerMay 7, 2025

Lake said she’s secured the ability to beam the far-right One American News Network through the Voice of America airwaves.

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A measles outbreak is ‘inevitable’ in Arizona. Are we ready?

By Morgan FischerMay 6, 2025

Arizona hasn’t had a measles case – yet. But with a low vaccination rate and funding cutbacks, an outbreak is inevitable.

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Arizona billboards troll Elon Musk over cuts to Saguaro National Park

By Morgan FischerMay 5, 2025

A progressive group paid for 10 billboards in Arizona to hammer the billionaire over his cuts to national parks.

State recognizes iconic dish, creates ‘Original Chopped Salad Day’

State recognizes iconic dish, creates ‘Original Chopped Salad Day’

By Morgan FischerMay 2, 2025

Chef Bernie Kantak’s creation is one of the most recognizable dishes in Phoenix. Now, it has its own holiday.

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The Valley will show out for a protest. But what comes after that?

By Morgan FischerMay 1, 2025

Roughly 1,500 people protested at the Arizona Capitol on Thursday. Organizers want to turn them into committed activists.

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Phoenix’s ‘May Day’ protest at the Capitol: What to know

By Morgan FischerMay 1, 2025

Former state Sen. Raquel Terán is organizing a big protest on May 1, a day historically used to advocate for worker rights.

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The I-10 Broadway Curve project will be done in May: What to know

By Morgan FischerApril 30, 2025

It’s taken four years and driven Valley drivers crazy, but construction on the 11-mile stretch of highway is almost complete.

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Did you know you can adopt a desert tortoise through the state?

By Morgan FischerApril 28, 2025

The state Game and Fish Department has more tortoises than it can handle. Wanna have one?

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Parents rejoice as lawmakers avert disabilities program funding crisis

By Morgan FischerApril 24, 2025

Hostages in a long political fight, parents of disabled kids can finally breathe. “I totally broke down,” said one advocate.

Matt Gress

Lawmakers finally vote to fund program for parents of disabled kids

By Morgan FischerApril 23, 2025

Republicans and Gov. Katie Hobbs ended a standoff over the program, which helps parents care for their disabled children.

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School board president who bailed out sex offender spars with Fontes, quits

By Morgan FischerApril 23, 2025

At a Tuesday meeting, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes ripped school board president Jessica Bueno for her “incredible ego.”

Ansari, back from El Salvador, vows to keep ‘fighting for due process’

By Morgan FischerApril 22, 2025

The Phoenix lawmaker sought the release of wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia. She returned empty-handed but emboldened.

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