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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.
Kate Kenski Ph.D., a professor at the UA Department of Communications, chimes in on the heated political races in the November election.

Newsmaker Interview: Kate Kenski

A look at voting trends as Election Day nears.
Democrat Rodney Glassman, Green Party Jerry Joslyn, and Libertarian David Nolan, three of the four candidates for US Senate in Arizona, square-off in a wide-ranging conversation with Bill Buckmaster.

U.S. Senate Showdown

Three of the four Arizona candidates for U.S. Senate square off in a wide-ranging conversation.
In the four way race in Arizona's CD 7, incumbent Democrat Raul Grijalva faces Republican Ruth McClung, Libertarian George Keane, and Independent Harley Meyer.

The Battle for CD-7

Four candidates--Democratic Incumbent Congressman Raul Grijalva, Republican Ruth McClung, Libertarian George Keane and Independent Candidate Harley Meyer--are vying for the right to represent Arizona's 7th Congressional District.
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.
In an effort to bridge the budget gap, the state legislature has placed an initiative on the November ballot, one that would divert money voters approved to fund early childhood education.

Proposition 302

In an effort to bridge the budget gap the state legislature has placed an initiative on the November ballot, one that would divert money voters approved to fund early childhood education.
Tucson Police Department sergeant in a traffic stop.

TPD Sergeant Maria Hawke

More than 100,000 crimes are committed in Tucson every year.

Proposition 400

The City of Tucson is asking voters next month to hike the two-cent city sales tax , known as the Business Privilege Tax, by a half-cent to help fund core services.
Republican Tom Horne and Democrat Felecia Rotellini face-off in the battle for Arizona's top legal job: Arizona Attorney General.

AG Showdown

Republican Tom Horne and Democrat Felecia Rotellini face-off in the battle for Arizona's top legal job: Arizona Attorney General.
Admiral Michael Mullen, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff

Admiral Michael Mullen Comes to Tucson

Watch the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Town Hall
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.
Jim Nintzel of the Tucson Weekly, Sarah Garrecht-Gassen of the Arizona Daily Star, and Mark Evans of the TucsonCitizen.com join Bill Buckmaster for a discussion of Rio Nuevo and the political races for governor, CD8, and CD7.

Latest on the Hot Political Races

Is Terry Goddard closing in on Governor Brewer? Jesse Kelly is named "GOP Young Gun" and what about CD7 and the McClung-Grijalva race?
Bill Buckmaster interviews Republican Al Melvin and Democrat Cheryl Cage, the two candidates for Arizona Senate District 26.

Key Senate Match-Up In LD 26

Republican incumbent Senator Al Melvin is facing a rematch from Democratic challenger Cheryl Cage in Legislative District 26.

Ray Carroll: Rosemont Ads Targeting County Supervisors “Misguided”

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

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