Howard Fischer

Governor Jan Brewer signed legislation this week to eliminate the AIMS test - including the graduation requirement - paving the way for something else to measure the new Common Core standards. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports.

State lawmakers are poised to keep local police - and anyone else - from finding out who owns a gun. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports.

The state's jobless rate dropped a tenth of a point last month. But Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports there are areas of concern.

A House panel voted this week to void part of anti-discrimination laws in several communities around the state. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports.

The House voted this week to create new hurdles for future applicants for jobless benefits. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports.

State lawmakers voted this week to scrap the requirement that high schoolers pass the AIMS test before they can graduate. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports.

A vote this week to create a state day to honor the cowboy is creating a bit of a stir. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports.

The outcome of the California marriage case being argued today in Washington could affect a local case awaiting high court action: A lawsuit over domestic partner benefits for gay state and university employees. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports.

A Republican lawmaker is making a new - and different - effort in his bid to keep transgendered individuals out of, what he believes, is the wrong restroom. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports.

An hours-long hearing this week on plans to expand the state's Medicaid program produced lots of comments and rhetoric but no consensus. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports.