Legislators ask voters to reconsider measures they’re already voted on

Three experts talk about Governor Jan Brewer and legislators who want to ask voters to eliminate measures they’re already approved, including the Independent Redistricting Commission and Clean Elections.

Controversial Court Tower is unveiled for Arizona’s Centennial

Ray Stern of the Phoenix New Times talks about the Maricopa County Court Tower, which served as the centerpiece for political battles the county supervisors and former county attorney Andrew Thomas.

Andrei Cherny will run for District 9

Former state party chair Andrei Cherny explains why he’s chosen to run for the newly formed Congressional District 9.

Guns on campus bill gets hearing today

A measure that would allow some guns on university and community college campuses will get its first hearing today at the state capitol. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Arizona’s impact on the presidential campaign

Communications director for the Arizona Republican Party Shane Wikfors and political strategist Nathan Sproul of the Lincoln Consulting Group talk about the impact of the presidential campaign on Arizona and vice versa.

Kyrsten Sinema running for Congressional District 9

Former state lawmaker Kyrsten Sinema talks about why she is running for Congress in the newly formed 9th district in Arizona.

Bill proposed to ban bargaining with public employee unions

State senator Rick Murphy explains why he supports bills that make it illegal for government agencies to collectively bargain with employee groups. Sheri Van Horsen, president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees explains why she thinks this legislation is bad for Arizona.

Candidate removed from ballot calls experience 'humiliating'

A prospective city council candidate in a Southwestern Arizona border town whose English proficiency was questioned finally spoke to the public Monday evening.

Time running out to register for Presidential Primary Election

People who want to cast a ballot in Arizona’s presidential primary don’t have much longer to get registered as a voter. By law, voters must be registered 29 days in advance, which means that Monday, Jan. 30 is the deadline.

Bill to ban texting while driving motors on

A proposal to ban texting while driving around Arizona has won the approval of a state House committee. From Phoenix, KJZZs Mark Brodie reports.

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