Morgan Fischer

staff writer @phoenixnewtimes @VMGGuild | asu alum | past: @azcentral @news21 + @statepress | she/her tips? reach me on signal at 623-295-9472

[Morgan Fischer @morgfisch]

We’re back at the bargaining table today w/ @VMGGuild to negotiate our new contact.

I’ve changed my profile picture in solidarity with my fellow guild members as we continue to fight for a fair deal. 💥

[Zach Buchanan @ZHBuchanan]

A new Phoenix ordinance, which prohibits unpermitted food distribution and medical treatment for homeless people in parks, takes effect today.

At the same time, a church group is suing the city over it, arguing it violates the Constitution.

By @c_sosin:
https://t.co/pWDIKxQxfP

[Zach Buchanan @ZHBuchanan]

The Krysten Sinema homewrecker lawsuit in North Carolina is about to get more personal.

Sinema's attorney sought -- and is set to receive -- therapy records for the woman whose husband Sinema had an affair with.

By @morgfisch:
https://t.co/3R6YKkkrdf

[Phoenix New Times @phoenixnewtimes]

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is reintroducing herself to voters as she runs for reelection.

🔗: https://t.co/4cehPQc84w

[Phoenix New Times @phoenixnewtimes]

ICE arrested Dilan Paredes' mom at a Walmart. She then signed the eighth-grader out of school, where ICE arrested him, too: https://t.co/62SzgTNFx4

[Phoenix New Times @phoenixnewtimes]

Peeved over a scheduling decision, Kim Fisher gave the straight-armed salute and threw in a "heil" for good measure.
https://t.co/nxci6bdZeS

[Phoenix New Times @phoenixnewtimes]

As the robotaxi company moves forward with testing the blue van models in Phoenix, it needs feedback from human riders.
https://t.co/WxBSKFFBlY

[Phoenix New Times @phoenixnewtimes]

Michael Crow wants to bar the public from seeing his deposition in a lawsuit from students suspended after protesting Israel.

Full story: https://t.co/APoeVvn6mj

[Zach Buchanan @ZHBuchanan]

For months, a document with an explosive, unproven sexual assault claim about AG hopeful Rodney Glassman has been passed among politicos.

Last week, supporters of Warren Petersen, Glassman's GOP primary rival, publicized it.

By @stephenlemons:
https://t.co/Ct76r6R1ox

[Habib Obi @ObiSun]

@AZAGMayes Mayes doesn't hold back on @CarineWerner 's claims last night

[Zach Buchanan @ZHBuchanan]

A new study says that if the rate of permitting doesn't pick up in Maricopa County, it'll take 262 years to close the Valley's housing deficit.

From @morgfisch:
https://t.co/76hxHCyCwj

[Jeremy Duda @jeremyduda]

Hantavirus update: AZ Dept of Health Services says Arizona resident who was passenger on the MV Hondius cruise ship is still asymptomatic and is being monitored by Maricopa County health officials. @AZDHS hadn't previously said which county the person was in.

[Zach Buchanan @ZHBuchanan]

"This morning we attended the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office 'They Served Well' Memorial," county supervisor Mark Stewart wrote Friday.

One problem: Two sources told us he wasn't there.

So who, @morgfisch asks, is "we"?
https://t.co/BED1Pr4Hkk

[Zach Buchanan @ZHBuchanan]

As expected -- or dreaded -- the Phoenix City Council passed restrictions on feeding and treating unhoused people in city parks.

Some say it'll make parks safer. Aid groups say it'll make homelessness worse for those experiencing it.

By @morgfisch:
https://t.co/0VrnxoFTIp

[Phoenix New Times @phoenixnewtimes]

The county's case count has doubled in the last month, and the exposure sites are even more numerous.

More: https://t.co/0EQs8H9wIh

[Phoenix New Times @phoenixnewtimes]

In an exclusive chat, Rep. Yassamin Ansari talked redistricting, protecting mail voting, ICE and light rail expansion.

More: https://t.co/1SAuIe6Chu

[Zach Buchanan @ZHBuchanan]

Marcos Gaspar Da Silva was held at ICE's overcrowded Mesa airport facility for 10 days this year -- 20 times longer than it's supposed to house people.

He and his wife told @morgfisch about sleeping on feces-covered floors and drinking rancid water.
https://t.co/H6GmE9MeMk

[Phoenix New Times @phoenixnewtimes]

Marcos Gaspar Da Silva was held at ICE's Mesa airport facility for 10 days. The overcrowded facility has no beds or showers: https://t.co/6zRTnYqbTl

[Phoenix New Times @phoenixnewtimes]

Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly has beefed with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth since November.

Here's what was said: https://t.co/se0HC1tQrg

[Phoenix New Times @phoenixnewtimes]

Police did not recover a weapon after killing Joseph Santos in March 2025. Now Santos' widow wants justice for his killing.

Full story: https://t.co/hLOBzOAW9z

[Phoenix New Times @phoenixnewtimes]

Instead of taking place at the Capitol, the latest mass protest against the Trump administration will happen downtown.

What to know: https://t.co/3dsPAXliPZ