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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

Stephen Michael, head of the Arizona Smokers HelpLine, talks about helping smokers kick the habit.

Quit Smoking Now!

Meet Stephen Michael, who heads one of the oldest and most respected smoker/tobacco quitlines in the nation

The Children's Clinics for Rehabilitative Services is celebrating a major renovation that will be dedicated on Thursday October 21st. As a tour of the facility proves, the clinics provide a variety of priceless services and carry a rich history.

Medical Center for Children Celebrates New Chapter

Children's Clinics for Rehabilitative Services unveils major renovation project at its facility near University Medical Center.

The Postal History Foundation

Visit a place in Tucson that's celebrating fifty years of history, community, and teaching children about stamp collecting.

David Levy, Ph.D., one of the most successful comet discoverers in history with 23 comets to his credit, talks about getting young people interested in science and the night sky.

How to Get Kids Interested in Science?

David Levy, Ph.D. says now is the time to get kids interested in the night sky.

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.

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.

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.

Arizona residents are getting to vote on medical marijuana as part of Proposition 203.

Medical Marijuana Debate

Arizona voters will get another chance to decide on whether marijuana should be legalized for medical use.

The Face-Off

Commentators Bruce Ash and Paul Eckerstom weigh-in with their view of the top races in Arizona as early voting gets underway.

Jim Nintzel of the Tucson Weekly and Linda Valdez of the Arizona Republic discuss the latest polls on the race for governor and balancing the state budget.

Friday Roundtable

Linda Valdez of the Arizona Republic and Jim Nintzel of the Tucson Weekly talk about the latest polling in the race for governor and Congressional District 8.

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.

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 John Huppenthal and Democrat Penny Kotterman battle it out in the race for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Battle for Top Education Job

The race for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction: Republican State Senator John Huppenthal faces former teacher and union activist Penny Kotterman in the race to head up the Arizona Department of Education.

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