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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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Downtown Flagstaff

These 8 Arizona cities had the biggest rent increases since last year

By Morgan FischerJanuary 27, 2025

If you’re looking to save money on rent, you’re better off steering clear of these Arizona locales.

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Trump’s DOJ will let Phoenix cops off easy. Activists say they won’t

By Morgan FischerJanuary 24, 2025

After four years, the U.S. Department of Justice probe into Phoenix cops is likely toast with little reform to show for it.

Ruben Gallego with a microphone

Arizona Dems pissed at Gallego, Kelly for backing MAGA immigration bill

By Morgan FischerJanuary 24, 2025

Arizona Democrats were ready to fight Donald Trump on immigration. Now they find their own senators siding with Republicans.

Arizona schools superintendent Tom Horne

Tom Horne breaks with Trump, doesn’t want ICE in Arizona schools

By Morgan FischerJanuary 22, 2025

Trump’s administration greenlit immigration arrests at schools. Arizona’s Republican schools chief said that will hurt kids.

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Mesa TikTokker who bug-sprayed Walmart food indicted on 3 felonies

By Morgan FischerJanuary 21, 2025

Prosecutors say Charles Smith did $900 in damage. He faces up to nine years in prison and a possible fine of $155,000.

parched land

Phoenix hasn’t had rain in 151 days, could break record next week

By Morgan FischerJanuary 21, 2025

With little chance of rain in the forecast, our current drizzle-less streak could reach record-breaking territory.

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Arizona Rep. Yassamin Ansari speaks into a microphone at a Phoenix park

Rep. Yassamin Ansari tells Phoenix marchers she will defy Trump agenda

By Morgan FischerJanuary 20, 2025

Other Arizona Democrats in Phoenix and in D.C. seem less concerned about the incoming president’s immigration priorities.

Sneakers brand cannabis products

Arizona weed brand giving away $10K to drum up business

By Morgan FischerJanuary 17, 2025

Arizona weed prices are down. With her Sneakers prerolls contest, Lilach Mazor Power says you have to spend money to make it.

yassamin ansari

Phoenix Rep. Yassamin Ansari says she’s skipping Trump’s inauguration

By Morgan FischerJanuary 16, 2025

Instead, the Arizona Democrat says she’ll be volunteering in Phoenix for the Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service.

downtown phoenix in 2022

Map: The 10 most expensive Phoenix ZIP codes for renters

By Morgan FischerJanuary 16, 2025

Rent has gone way up in Phoenix over the years, and it costs the most in these areas.

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Want a job in Arizona’s weed industry? You may want to take this class

By Morgan FischerJanuary 16, 2025

The cannabis job market is tight. GateWay Community College offers four certificate courses to help applicants stand out.

Mark Kelly

VIDEO: Mark Kelly grills Trump cabinet pick on being a sloppy drunk

By Morgan FischerJanuary 14, 2025

The Arizona senator questioned Department of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth about his history of getting blitzed off his ass.

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Arizona may dip below freezing. Here’s how to protect your pipes

By Morgan FischerJanuary 10, 2025

A cold snap is coming for Arizona, which could cause burst pipes and all sorts of damage. Here’s how to prevent that.

wendy rogers at trump rally in tempe

State Sen. Wendy Rogers wants to name a highway for Donald Trump

By Morgan FischerJanuary 9, 2025

If you want to travel the Donald J. Trump Highway – aka, State Route 260 – Rogers will need to evade Katie Hobbs’ veto pen.

a tiktok logo on a phone

Valley teens keep organizing ‘To Catch a Predator’ stings for TikTok

By Morgan FischerJanuary 9, 2025

There have been at least six incidents in the last year, including a 13-year-old boy trying to lure a 75-year-old man for fun.

a press badge that's on fire

A local TV journalist set his arm ablaze for Gaza. He has no regrets.

By Morgan FischerJanuary 8, 2025

In October, ex-Arizona’s Family staffer Sam Mena shocked many by lighting his arm on fire at a protest. Now, he explains why.

A "Welcome to Arizona" sign on the highway

Your rent should have gone down in Arizona this month. Here’s why

By Morgan FischerJanuary 6, 2025

On Jan. 1, a rental tax ban went into effect across Arizona. As a result, your landlord should be charging you less.

ruben and sydney gallego

Gallego waffles on mass deportations, won’t ‘knee-jerk reject’ Trump plans

By Morgan FischerJanuary 3, 2025

The old Ruben Gallego would have loudly called Donald Trump’s immigration goals un-American. This version is a bit gun-shy.

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These were Arizona’s top baby names in 2024

By Morgan FischerJanuary 2, 2025

Want to make sure your kid has a unique name? These are the ones to avoid.

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Map: Where to recycle your Christmas tree in Phoenix

By Morgan FischerDecember 31, 2024

Phoenix offers 16 drop-off locations where you can unload your Christmas tree. Here’s what to know about the program.

tj shope

State senator sees Kwanzaa display at the Capitol, gets a bit racist

By Morgan FischerDecember 27, 2024

T.J. Shope called the African American holiday “fake,” “anti-American” and “anti-Christian.”

a termite tunnel going from a cabinet to the ground

Termites are a problem in Arizona. A guide to treatment and prevention

By Morgan FischerDecember 25, 2024

According to one pest control company, one in every three Arizona homes has or will have termites at some point.

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