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More Unemployment, More Problems?

Public policy specialists disagree on benefits of another 20 weeks for long-term unemployed

Episode 15: A Legislative Wrapup

The Arizona Legislature closed its regular session this week in a rush of bill passages and hijinks

Gov. Jan Brewer (R) touts her business development plan as the key to "turning our economy around."

Episode 6: 'Arizona Is Open for Business'

GOP governor says economic development package will put Arizona ahead of recovery

Episode 5: For AZ Economy, 'Less Dreadful Times Ahead'

Chamber exec, economist see slow movement now, more later with government help.

San Tan Valley residents square off over incorporation--and water rights--in this collaboration between AZPM and *San Tan Valley Today* newspaper.

Wild West Stand-Off in Pinal

Water utility may be fanning the flames of San Tan Valley discord

Privately operated prisons are increasingly becoming the norm in Arizona.

Arizona's Private Prison Trend Debated

Recent Public Hearing Raises Concerns Over Push To Privatize

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.

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.

Bill Buckmaster interviews the two candidates for Arizona Senate District 30, Republican Frank Antenori and Democrat Todd Camenish.

Antenori vs. Camenisch

Battle for the Arizona state senate seat is district 30 has Republican Senator Frank Antenori facing out against Democratic Challenger Todd Camenisch.

Ray Carroll: Rosemont Ads Targeting County Supervisors “Misguided”

A recent radio ad campaign urges listeners to call supes in support of the proposed mine.

Electric Cars Rolling Out

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

City Council Ward 6 Report Card

Steve Kozachik: Council is more business friendly, but asking voters for a raise is a deal breaker.

New Sun Tran Labor Contract Maintains City Funded Health Insurance

New offer hinged on job security assurances, but freezes wages and maintains city-funded health insurance.

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