State Senate Minority Leader David Schapira is one of the candidates running for the newly formed 9th Congressional District. He explains why he makes an excellent candidate for Congress.
February 14, 2012 is Arizona’s 100th birthday. To celebrate our state’s centennial, KJZZ's Fronteras: the Changing America Desk reporters want to take a look back at what’s made this state special.
Beginning on Statehood Day and continuing throughout 2012, we’ll be running stories highlighting Arizona’s history.
We want to include you in the coverage. Whether you’re a native Arizonan or new to the state, KJZZ wants to hear from you!
What are your memories of the iconic people, places, and things that make up Arizona? What makes you proud to live here?
What do you hope the state can accomplish in its second 100 years?
Arizona radio listeners, history buffs and art lovers should also tune in for KBAQ's Hearing the Century: Voices of Arizona’s Arts Past and Present, beginning Feb. 1, at 8:30 a.m.
Hearing the Century will feature a collection of stories from the last one hundred years of the state’s arts and cultural history told by a variety of artists and scholars who will share historical perspectives, stories and legendary tales about Arizona’s artistic heritage. Contributors include award-winning cowboy poet Mike Dunn, painter and founder of Superstition Land Trust Anne Coe and award-winning filmmaker Dustinn Craig.
The 20 stories KBAQ will present focus on the unique styles and contributions of Arizona artists from the past and present-- specializing in music, theater, painting and other art forms-- from north, central and southern parts of the state. They will air weekdays during the month of February at 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on KBAQ 89.5 FM. For more details, visit KBAQ.org.
The last bill sponsored by Congressman Gabrielle Giffords will heard in the U-S House of Representatives this morning. The measure toughens penalities for those caught smuggling drugs across the border in ultralight aircraft.
Arizona’s Independent Redistricting Commission says it needs more money. The IRC has racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees over the past several months, and more lawsuits may be coming.
Arizona has lost more than 27,000 registered voters since the fall, and about 63 percent of them were Democrats. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.
Democratic lawmakers will introduce legislation this week to repeal Arizona’s controversial immigration law, SB 1070. But Republican legislators say any attempts will be dead-on-arrival.
Arizona’s Secretary of State says private fundraising to bring two World War II-era guns to the state has been slow. But, he expects it to pick up in the coming months. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.
Arizona’s contentious medical marijuana law is moving closer to full implementation. A ruling in Maricopa County Superior Court this week struck down several rules about who can operate marijuana dispensaries.
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