Arizona criticized for failing to monitor charter schools

The U.S. Department of Education's Inspector General has criticized the state education departments of Florida, California, and Arizona for failing to properly track if charter schools meet federal regulations, and how they spend government money.

Governor Brewer's PAC funds mailers in two more House races

Governor Jan Brewer’s political action committee has jumped into two more Arizona congressional races. 

Anat Cohen

  Israeli clarinetist and saxaphonist Anat Cohen stops by K-Jazz tonight  to talk about her new album and her concert at the MIM.  She has done trad jazz, Brazilian and big band with the Diva orchestra.  Enjoy the music and spirit of Anat Cohen tonight on the 9 O'clock Special. 

Preserving African culture through photography

More than thirty years ago, Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher met in Kenya. Since then, they've traveled to forty countries and explored at least one hundred fifty African cultures.

County recorder's office faces criticism for Spanish-language mistakes

Maricopa County Recorder Helen Purcell says her office did make mistakes when incorrect information on some Spanish-language materials was distributed. The long-time Republican county recorder has faced heavy criticism over the last few weeks. 

Jon Kyl's papers donated to the University of Arizona

Retiring U.S. Senator Jon Kyl is donating historical materials and papers that were collected during his 26 years in the House and Senate to the University of Arizona. Kyl discusses what the papers include and what he thinks scholars will discover.

The pros and cons of Proposition 120

Among the nine ballot measures Arizona voters will consider on or before Nov. 6 is Proposition 120. The language of the proposition says, if passed, the Arizona Constitution would be changed to allow the state to declare its sovereign and exclusive authority and jurisdiction over the air, water, public lands, minerals and wildlife within its boundaries.

Ryan Randazzo on the Arizona Corporation Commission

The Arizona Corporation Commission is probably the most important group of elected officials you don't pay enough attention to. Six major party candidates are running for three commission seats. Three of the six are incumbents: two Democrats and one Republican.

Third-party candidates on the Arizona ballot

Republican and Democratic candidates are not alone in this presidential election. Third-party candidates are also included on ballots in many states, including Arizona. Often times these political groups go unnoticed.

Proposed entertainment district for downtown Mesa

The city of Mesa will hold a public meeting Wednesday night on a proposed entertainment district for its downtown area. 


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