Arizona GOP to hold state convention Saturday

Arizona's Republican Party will hold its annual state convention this weekend. Party leaders will gather Saturday at Grand Canyon University.

Failure of latest effort to regulate HOA parking restrictions worries some homeowners

In the waning days of this year’s legislative session, lawmakers defeated a bill on HOA parking restrictions. It dealt with an issue many Arizonans think about – where to park your car at home. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie files this report.

Arizona cities and towns urge veto of election bill

Leaders of cities and towns from across the state are urging Governor Jan Brewer to veto a bill that would force them to consolidate their elections with the state, and hold their elections during even numbered years starting in 2014. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Pearce supporters trying to pass recall reimbursement measure

Arizona lawmakers are making one last push to reimburse former State Senate President Russell Pearce for the expenses he incurred in last year's recall election.

Arizona voters to decide state sovereignty

Arizona voters will get to decide whether to take away Washington, D.C.’s authority over the state’s land, air, water and other natural resources. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Arizona legislative session approaches its end

Arizona Representative John Kavanagh talks about finalizing the state budget and how close this year's legislative session is to closing.

Attempting to capture the Latino vote

A panel of experts discusses the political climate for the 2012 Presidential election, and the efforts by both major political parties to recruit more Latino voters.

22,000 Arizona kids to get health insurance

Around 22,000 low-income kids will now be able to get health care, through Arizona’s Child Health Insurance Program, known as Kids Care. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Lawsuit threatened over AZ budget sweep

State lawmakers have not yet started voting on the new state budget…but there’s already a threatened lawsuit over one of its provisions. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

How can we motivate people to vote?

In a democratic society, the right to vote is among the most important and powerful tools to affect change in one's country. It may sound idealistic or cheesy, but it's true. So why do so few people actually cast their vote? 

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