State legislature changes property tax rebate rules

State lawmakers want to make it easier for Arizona homeowners to receive a property tax rebate. 

Senator Jon Kyl retiring at the end of the year

Jon Kyl is retiring, opening up a Senate seat in Arizona for the first time since 1994. Kyl talks about his final goals and answers listener questions.

Russell Pearce seeks office again

Last November Russell Pearce became the first Arizona Legislator to be recalled from office. This week Pearce announced he would run for state Senate again in the newly redrawn District 25.

Senate approves renewal process for public employee union dues

The state senate passed a bill that forces members of public employee union to annually request union dues be deducted from their paychecks.

Running for Senate

Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Richard Carmona is running for the open U.S. Senate seat this year. Carmona hopes to solve problems so that the government serves the people.

New Leaders in AZ Senate...New Tone?

The state senate officially voted in a new president Monday.  The chamber’s Republican majority gave Steve Pierce the top job this fall…after former Senate President Russell Pearce lost his recall election.  KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports on what that change could mean for the new session.

Senate Hopeful Don Bivens

Attorney and former state Democratic Party chairman Don Bivens gives his perspective on current Arizona issues and explains why he's running for the U.S. Senate.

Senate Candidate Wil Cardon

Businessman Wil Cardon, who has never held elected office, is one of the people running to succeed retiring senator Jon Kyl. He sits down with host Steve Goldstein to talk about his reasons for running, and how he plans to fight for Arizona.

Pierce Replaces Pearce

New State Senate president Steve Pierce talks with Steve Goldstein about moving forward after Russell Pearce's recall and how the Legislature can help Arizona's economy.

Can Politics Be Removed From Redistricting Process?

Some of the original backers of the Independent Redistricting Commission say the Governor and state Republican senators went too far in removing its chair.  Colleen Mathis was dismissed earlie

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