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Lisette DeMars, membership coordinator for Local First Arizona.

Holiday Shopping Season Arrives--With a Vengeance

As retailers bump up Black Friday, Tucson businesses urge consumers to keep it local
Pima County Supervisor Sharon Bronson discusses the impacts of the November 2nd election in Pima County.

Election Impact on Pima County

Pima County Supervisor Sharon Bronson talks about the impact of Tuesday's election in Pima County.
In a preview of his State of the University address, University of Arizona President Robert Shelton discusses the budget, tuition, and privatization of public schools.

State of the University

University of Arizona President Dr. Robert Shelton previews his State of the University address this week.
Arizona Board of Regents' Chairman Fred DuVal.

Proposed University System Overhaul

Fred DuVal, member of the Arizona Board of Regents says the regents have unveiled a ground-breaking plan to make the Arizona University System more effective and efficient.
Bill Buckmaster has an informative interview with Republican Steve Kozachik of Tucson City Council, Ward 6.

Decision Time for Proposed Tucson Convention Center Hotel

Tucson City Councilmember Steve Kozachik, a Republican representating Ward 6 sayss the council will hold a public hearing on the proposed downtown Convention Center Hotel development on Tuesday, October 26th at 5:30pm at the Tucson Convention Center.
Tucson Mayor Bob Walkup discusses the timetable for a vote on the proposed downtown Tucson Convention Center hotel and the council's relationship to the Rio Nuevo Board.

Decision Nears on Convention Center Hotel?

Tucson Mayor Bob Walkup says a final vote on the proposed downtown Tucson Convention Center hotel could come at the Tucson City Council meeting on October 26.
China Expert Dr. David Finkelstein, Vice President and Director of China Studies at the Center for Naval Analyses talks about rising tensions between China and the United States over currency.

U-S - China Currency War?

China Expert Dr. David Finkelstein, Vice President and Director of China Studies at the Center for Naval Analyses talks about rising tensions between China and the United States over currency.
Tom Prezelski, a former AZ state Legislator, and Jeff Rogers, Chair of the Pima County Democratic Party, discuss their positions on Proposition 401 on the the Tucson City Charter.

Tucson Charter Change Debate

Jeff Rogers, Chair of the Pima County Democratic Party speaks in favor of Proposition 401 while former AZ state Legislator Tom Prezelski voices the opposition.
Tucson real estate agent Rah Kohli has proposed a fountain for downtown Tucson area based off of the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Kohli believes the proposed fountain could lead to hotels, restaurants, and other attractions.

Bellagio-style Fountains for Downtown Tucson?

Local real estate agent is inspired by Las Vegas attraction and hopes for similar project in Tucson.
Republican Pat Kilburn and Democrats Matt Heinz M.D. and Daniel Patterson, the three candidates for two seats in Arizona House District 29, square off in an interview with Bill Buckmaster.

Three Candidates Vie for Two Seats in AZ District 29

House of Representatives Democratic Reps. Matt Heinz, M.D. and Daniel Patterson face Republican Pat Kilburn in this heavily Democratic district.
In an interview with Bill Buckmaster, Pima County Board of Supervisors' Chair Ramon Valadez discusses the ramifications of Proposition 203, the medical marijuana act, and the proposed recreation facility on the Northwest side of town.

Super Rec-area Planned

Pima County Supervisors Chairman Ramon Valadez says the board has given the green light to move forward with plans for a massive recreation complex on Tucson's northwest side.
Three of the four candidates for two seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission, Republicans Gary Pierce and Brenda Burns and Democrat David Bradley.

Four candidates for two ACC seats

There is a four-way showdown for two seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission.

Seeking Safety North of the Border

Wealthy Mexicans are investing time and money in Arizona, concerned about violence in their country.

Electric Cars Rolling Out

Supporters of electric vehicles are excited about the short-term and long-term future
Pinal County Development

Pinal population center, San Tan Valley considers incorporation.

Pinal county wears the label of the second fastest growing county in the country. At 80,000 residents, San Tan Valley has the largest population center.

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