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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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Stanton demands answers from ICE on detention center measles outbreak

By Morgan FischerFebruary 5, 2026

Three measles cases have been linked to ICE detention centers in Florence in recent weeks. ICE has seen big outbreaks before.

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Arizona schools ranked among the most dangerous in U.S. Here’s why

By Morgan FischerFebruary 5, 2026

Arizona’s persistent teacher shortage weighs down the state’s ranking — though at least we’re not Alabama.

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Video: GOP lawmaker’s rape question derails Arizona Senate hearing

By Morgan FischerFebruary 3, 2026

During a hearing about a border wall bill, GOP state Sen. Janae Shamp asked a civilian speaker a graphic question about rape.

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ASU tops elite private schools in ranking of best colleges on earth

By Morgan FischerFebruary 3, 2026

Arizona State University ain’t exactly Harvard. But a new ranking says it’s better than Northwestern and Georgetown.

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Phoenix budtender sues Nirvana Cannabis for alleged tip-theft

By Morgan FischerFebruary 2, 2026

The potential class-action lawsuit is the second one filed against an Arizona cannabis company since October.

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Ex-Goodyear cop suspended for locking neglectful dad in a hot car

By Morgan FischerJanuary 30, 2026

Goodyear police fired the officer, who was trying to teach a lesson to a man who’d left his kids in the car on a summer day.

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MAGA county recorder gets ass thoroughly chewed out at budget meeting

By Morgan FischerJanuary 29, 2026

Republicans and Democrats took Recorder Justin Heap to task for his many scandals, including a staffer’s extreme tweets.

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Phoenix cop shot and killed wrong man Monday, family member says

By Morgan FischerJanuary 29, 2026

Police have been mum about a fatal police shooting Monday, but the slain man’s stepson says a cop rashly shot the wrong guy.

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Waterboarding and spicy cheeseballs: ASU frat faces hazing lawsuit

By Morgan FischerJanuary 28, 2026

Two former SAE pledges laid out their alleged three-months hazing hell: binge drinking, physical punishment and more.

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Activists say ‘dozens’ were detained by ICE during Zipps raids

By Morgan FischerJanuary 28, 2026

Speaking outside one Zipps location raided Monday night, activists blasted ICE intimidation tactics and use of force.

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Feds raid Zipps locations across Valley, draw loud protests

By Zach Buchanan and OthersJanuary 26, 2026

The raids appear to be part of an operation to serve warrants at 15 locations. There are 15 Zipps in the Valley.

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Gallego wants to block ICE funding after agents ‘executed’ citizen

By Morgan FischerJanuary 26, 2026

“It’s not my responsibility to make their jobs any easier, especially when they’re killing U.S. citizens,” Gallego said.

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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.

kari lake

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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