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Here and Now - Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's is the 7th leading cause of death in Arizona. KJZZ's Here and Now delved into this debilitating disease by looking at its impact on individuals and their families. The show also looked at what care is available and what you can do to help prevent the disease. Here and Now also discussed some of the research to detect and treat Alzheimer's that's going on in the state.
( May 7, 2008 )

Here and Now: Smoking Ban/ Kid Dev.
Here and Now looks at the year anniversary of a state-wide smoking ban. Later, the show addresses child development programs.
( Apr 30, 2008 )

Here and Now - Sustainability
KJZZ's Here and Now examined the issue of sustainability. Guests and callers discussed individual responsibility, what businesses are doing, and what government is or isn't doing to help.
( Apr 23, 2008 )

Here and Now - Governnor Napolitano
Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano told KJZZ Here and Now listeners why the veto stamp awaited a bill that would eliminate an education property tax when she returned to the Governor's office. Napolitano also talked talked about concerns of racial profiling by sheriff's deputies trained by immigration agents. The governor also discussed her recent trip to Washington D.C. to ensure funding for fighting catostrophic wildfires. She also took phone calls on a number of issues ranging from teacher pay to incentives for saving water.
( Apr 16, 2008 )

Here and Now - Transportation Issues
Governor Napolitano calls it the 'time tax,' when people are stuck in traffic costing them precious time. What's the solution? that was the focus of Here and Now. Capitol insider Marty Shultz talked about an effort to put a transportation funding proposal on the November ballot. Senator Jay Tibshraeny discussed an idea to let private developers build toll roads.
( Apr 9, 2008 )

Here & Now - Rep. Mitchell - Elections
Congressman Harry Mitchell discussed the cost of the Iraq War and the care of veterans on Here and Now. Mitchell also talking about the problems with a border fence and congress' role in helping improve the economy. Local civics leader Bart Turner came on to talk about an effort to have voters rank their candidate choices when they vote, sparing runoff elections. John Koza discussed a national effort to use the popular vote instead of the electoral college to elect the president.
( Mar 26, 2008 )

Here and Now- Arizona's Economy
Slumping retail sales, a collapsing housing market, and other economic challenges facing Arizona and our nation were the focus of Here and Now. The program featured economist Debra Roubik and interviews with ASU finance and real estate professor Tony Sanders and U of A economics professor Jerry Swanson. State Treasurer Dean Martin also talked about Arizona's dwindling general fund and the options available to lawmakers and the governor to keep the state from running out of money.
( Mar 19, 2008 )

Here and Now: Grant Woods, Journalist Round-up
It's been ten years since Grant Woods stepped down as Arizona Attorney General. But that hasn't kept him out of the spotlight. He just prosecuted a border patrol agent who shot an undocumented immigrant; helped create a new policy for Phoenix police to deal with immigrants suspected of crimes; and appeared on 60 minutes accusing the Bush administration of a politically motivated prosecution of Alabama's former Democratic governor. Woods joins Here and Now host Steve Goldstein to talk about the many issues he's involved in, including John McCain's presidential bid. A panel of reporters also joins Goldstein to talk about the latest news and issues facing Arizona.
( Mar 12, 2008 )

Here and Now: Energy Demand in AZ
Renewable energy was the hot topic on Here and Now as Corporation Commissioners Gary Pierce and Kris Mayes joined host Steve Goldstein. The Arizona Business Journal's Ty Young also joined Goldstein to provide an overview of the issues facing the Corporation Commission including candidates who don't support the Commission's order to force utilities to provide 15% of their electricity from renewable sources by 2025.
( Mar 5, 2008 )

Here and Now: Governor Napolitano
Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano talked about her testimony before Congress about the economic health of states with Here and Now host Steve Goldstein. Napolitano also discussed the state's budget shortfall and hiring freeze and touched on the topics of renewable energy, transportation and other issues facing Arizona.
( Feb 27, 2008 )

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