Howard Fischer

A Senate panel gave the go-ahead this week to revamping the state sales tax system despite warnings from affected cities. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports.

The Senate voted this week for a measure that at least one foe says is a thinly disguised measure aimed at illegal immigrants. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports.

A dust-up over a new Phoenix ordinance has state lawmakers weighting legislation on exactly who can use which bathroom. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer explains.

The last election was a setback for Republicans, at least on the national level, as Hispanics flocked to support President Obama. But, Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports that local elected officials aren't sure if that means they need to change their stance on immigration.

The next state resident to pick or scratch it rich may never be known - as least not publicly. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer explains.

The state House voted this week to ease the requirements on cities and counties to buy space in newspapers for public notices. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports.

State senators voted this week to allow a teacher, administrator, custodian or cafeteria worker at rural and some suburban schools to be armed. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports.

A Senate panel has voted to make it harder for some people to collect unemployment. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports.

The state House this week gave preliminary approval to legislation to let counties and the state's largest cities publish their legal notices online rather than spending money to buy newspaper ads. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports.

Governor Jan Brewer gave state lawmakers their first detailed look at her plan to expand Medicaid. But Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports the governor has an uphill fight - especially in her own party.