February 02, 2004
Transportation Takes Center Stage
( Phoenix, AZ )The legislature has taken a brief detour from working on the state budget, but is ready to put the pedal to the metal on a vote to extend the half cent sales tax in Maricopa County. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert talks with KJZZ's Mark Brodie about what to look for this week at the state capitol.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
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January 30, 2004
Arizona Veterans' Vote
( Phoenix, AZ )Arizona Veterans consider Presidential candidates in light of their military service.
KJZZ Election Coverage
Additional coverage of the 2004 Elections from KJZZ, NPR, Reuters and more.
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January 28, 2004
Arizona Here and Now: 1/28/2004
( Phoenix, AZ )Host Terry Ward of Arizona Here and Now talks to Democratic Party Chair Jim Pederson and local pollster Earl de Berge of Behavior Research Center on Arizona Here and Now.
KJZZ Election Coverage
Additional coverage of the 2004 Elections from KJZZ, NPR, Reuters and more.
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January 28, 2004
Politics Moving West
( Phoenix, AZ )Arizona's primary is less than a week away, and the state is competing with six others for national attention on Feb. 3. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports on how the state's doing.
KJZZ Election Coverage
Additional coverage of the 2004 Elections from KJZZ, NPR, Reuters and more.
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January 26, 2004
The Coming Week at the Capitol
( Phoenix, AZ )Now that the session is in full swing, the legislature is starting work on two of its biggest issues: the state budget, and the Maricopa Association of Government's regional transportation plan. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert talks with KJZZ's Mark Brodie about what to look for this week.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
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January 19, 2004
The Legacy of Martin Luther King Day in Arizona
( Phoenix, AZ )After years of fighting, Arizona became the first state in the nation to have a voter-approved Martin Luther King Day. KJZZ's Steve Goldstein reports on the battle and the effect the holiday has had on the community.
[ Steve Goldstein ]
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January 19, 2004
A Look at the Upcoming Week at the State Capitol
( Phoenix, AZ )As the legislature gets to work this week, KJZZ's Dennis Lambert speaks with KJZZ's Mark Brodie about one of the most important issues facing lawmakers: the state budget.
Governor's Office
The governor's office has posted both a summary of the budget, as well as the full document.
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January 16, 2004
Interview with Surgeon General Richard Carmona
Extended Interview with Dr. Richard Carmona
( Phoenix, AZ )Dennis Lambert talks with U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Richard Carmona on a wide range of topics.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
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January 14, 2004
Here and Now: January 14, 2004
( Phoenix, AZ )Terry ward discusses President Bush's proposed changes in immigration policies with the Arizona Republic's Ricardo Pimentel; Rusty Childress, treasurer of Protect Arizona Now; and Douglas Mayor, Ray Borane.
Arizona Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act Web Site
A citizens' initiative to require proof of citizenship to register to vote, photo ID to vote, and proof of eligibility for non-federally mandated public benefits
NPR Coverage of President Bush's Proposed Changes in Immigration Rules
Jan. 7, 2004 -- President Bush outlined a series of major immigration reforms described as the most sweeping in nearly 20 years. Bush asked Congress to enact a program that gives temporary legal status to foreign workers, including the estimated 8 million undocumented workers -- the majority from Mexico -- currently in the United States.
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January 12, 2004
Preview of Governor's State of the State Address
( Phoenix, AZ )As Governor Janet Napolitano prepares to deliver her second State of the State address, KJZZ's Mark Brodie takes a look at what the 2004 regular session might hold.
[ Mark Brodie ]
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January 10, 2004
Conversation with EPA Administrator Mike Leavitt
( Phoenix, AZ )Phoenix has had several bad air days recently. KJZZ's Mark Brodie speaks with EPA chief Mike Leavitt about what his agency is doing to try and clean the air.
Environmental Protection Agency
Visit the Environmental Protection Agency Web site.
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January 08, 2004
Conversation with Immigration Expert Mark Krikorian
Extended Conversation with Mark Krikorian
( Phoenix, AZ )President Bush has outlined his proposals for reforming the immigration system in the US. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert speaks with Mark Krikorian of the Center for Immigration Studies about what that might mean for Arizona.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
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January 07, 2004
The Double Life of Ed Hochuli
( Phoenix, AZ )He's an attorney during the week, and an NFL referee on Sundays. KJZZ's Steve Goldstein profiles Phoenix's Ed Hochuli.
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January 01, 2004
Conversation with Mesa Mayor Keno Hawker
( Phoenix, AZ )KJZZ wraps up it's year-end series of converstions with mayors from around the Valley. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert speaks with Mesa Mayor Keno Hawker about what's on the horizon for his city....including issues about transportation.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
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December 30, 2003
Conversation with Goodyear Mayor Jim Cavanaugh
Extended Conversation with Jim Cavanaugh
( Phoenix, AZ )The west Valley city of Goodyear is one of the fastest growing cities in Arizona. In the second of a three-part series of conversations with Valley mayors, KJZZ's Dennis Lambert talks with Jim Cavanaugh about what's next for Goodyear.
[ Dennis Lambert ]
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December 30, 2003
Rosenbaum Essay
( Phoenix, AZ )THE WOMAN CONSIDERED BY MANY "THE MOTHER OF THE ARIZONA LEGISLATURE"HAS DIED AT 104 YEARS OF AGE.POLLY ROSENBAUM CAME TO THE STATE IN 1929 AND SERVED IN ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR 46 YEARS, LONGER THAN ANY OTHER MEMBER. IN 1999, POLLY ROSEMBAUM SHARED HER THOUGHTS WITH KJZZ DURING THE FIRST ARIZONAWEEK BROADCAST.
[ Polly Rosenbaum ]
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December 29, 2003
Conversation with Phoenix Mayor-Elect Phil Gordon
Extended Version of Conversation with Phil Gordon
( Phoenix, AZ )In the first of a three-part series of conversations with Valley Mayors about what the new year will hold, KJZZ's Mark Brodie sits down with the Mayor-Elect of Phoenix, Phil Gordon.
[ Mark Brodie ]
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December 23, 2003
Legislative Session Accomplishes Goals
( Phoenix, AZ )The state legislature spent 55 days working on two major issues... reforming Chlid Protective Services, and relieving overcrowded prisons. Some lawmakers say they could have been done a lot sooner -- but others say the time was well spent. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports on whether the voting public will be happy with what the session accomplished... or frustrated by how long it took to accomplish it.
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