Jul 4, 2009
Preparing for West Nile VirusPublic health officials are warning Arizonans to make sure and take the proper precautions to avoid getting West Nile virus. Last year, the state had 114 confirmed cases and 7 deaths. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson spoke to Craig Levy, program manager of the Vector Born Disease program at the Arizona Department of Health Services.
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Jul 3, 2009
Brain Health in ArizonaAccording to the life'sDHA Index of Brain Health, Arizona ranks 21st in the nation. Spokeswoman Cassie France-Kelly visited with KJZZ's Dennis Lambert about the study and steps to maintaining and improving brain health.
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Jul 2, 2009
Council Green Lights Latino Arts CenterA Latino arts group will start making plans today to turn a storefront space in downtown Phoenix into a new cultural center by the end of the year. The Phoenix City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve the lease. KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports.
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Jul 1, 2009
Here and Now: Budget, TransportationKJZZ capitol reporter Mark Brodie and Arizona Guardian reporter Dennis Welch talked about the budget lawmakers passed overnight on KJZZ's Here and Now. The Sierra Club's Sandy Barr and Todd Sanders from the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce offered their observations on the budget and legislative session. Metro Rail's Hillary Foose talks about fare increases and light rail expansion. And former U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters and Felipe Zubia of the Arizona Transportation Board discussed meeting the state's transportation needs, including funding.
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Jun 30, 2009
John Dillinger's Tucson ArrestBank robber John Dillinger was arrested in Tucson on this date in 1934. The Congress Hotel commemorates the event.
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Jun 29, 2009
Quiet Rich Series: Wim PauIn this lastest installment of our ongoing series on the Quiet Rich - inpsiring stories about people who found success through achieving their goals through tough times and hard work - we meet Wim Pau.
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Jun 26, 2009
Documented DreamsDocumented Dreams is a book of collective thank you letters that was published after Proposition 300 was signed into law in 2007. The letters were written by undocumented students thanking the people who donated money towards their early college education. As talks about immigration reform resumes in Washington some people are paying attention to the students' stories in the book.
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Jun 25, 2009
Dream Act DiplomacyWhile healthcare has been the main topic in Washington this week, President Obama turns his attention to immigration reform today. The President is expected to convene a bi-partisan panel at the White House to discuss moving forward with a comprehensive plan later this year. As KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports n the first of a two-part series, local Latino students are hoping today's talks signal renewed hope for the Dream Act.
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Jun 25, 2009
Student-Loan Scheme stopped at Rio Salado CollegeKJZZ's Peter O'Dowd reports on a Peoria woman who faces 130-count indictment for allegedly running a massive student-loan scheme. Investigators say the case involved more than sixty people who enrolled at Rio Salado college without any intention of finishing their classes.
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Jun 24, 2009
Here and Now: AZ Budget, CancerKJZZ's Here and Now covered a wide range of topics. Orange County Register Washington D.C. Bureau Chief Dena Bunis previewed a meeting between President Obama and members of Congress on immigration reform. ASU law professor Paul Bender discussed the legal implications of the Arizona Supreme Court ruling on whether legislative leaders must forward a budget already passed by lawmakers to the Governor. George Cunningham, former deputy chief of staff for Governor Napolitano talked about where budget negotiations go from here. Phoenix Business Journal reporter Angela Gonzales talked about the growth of cancer treatment facilities in the valley. TGEN researchers Suwon Kim and Kimberly Bussey discussed cancer treatments and local cancer research. And Phoenix Suns V.P. of Player Personnel David Griffin discusses the upcoming NBA draft and the status of the Phoenix Suns.
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Jun 24, 2009
2009 Summit of Arizona Community Colleges & Indian Nations and TribesThe Maricopa Community Colleges and the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona (ITCA) are co-hosting the "2009 Summit of Arizona Community Colleges & Indian Nations and Tribes." Alberto Olivas, MCCCD Director of the Center for Civic Participation discussed with KJZZ's Dennis Lambert the goals of the summit.
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Jun 22, 2009
Arizona's Changing Face of HomelessnessKatia Brown from Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) joined KJZZ's Morning Edition Host, Dennis Lambert to discuss the changing face of homelessness in Arizona.
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Jun 21, 2009
Molera: Solving Budget StalemateArizona lawmakers have ten days to pass a budget and for Governor Brewer to sign it into law. Former gubernatorial advisor Jaime Molera talks about the task of resolving a monumental budget deficit.
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Jun 20, 2009
Gov, Legislature Continue Budget BattleBefore the current legislative session started, many capitol observers thought it'd be smooth sailing, with the GOP in control of both the legislature and governor's office. The reality: not so much. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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Jun 19, 2009
Kofa Wildlife Refuge threatenedEnvironmental group outlines threats to Kofa National Wildlife Refuge in SW Arizona.
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Jun 19, 2009
Impact of Global Climate Change in ArizonaA new report on global climate change covers the impact of climate change on both society and the environment. The report was written by a team of scientists, including Jonathan Overpeck of the University of Arizona, the lead author of the report's Southwest section. He visited with Morning Edition Host Dennis Lambert about the impact of climate change in Arizona.
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Jun 19, 2009
Shapton Arizona VisitThe Reverend Al Sharpton was in Arizona to meet with Maricopa Sheriff Joe Arpaio. The Sheriff invited Sharpton to meet with him in private to talk about illegal immigration enforcement policies. But before the scheduled meeting, Sharpton paid a visit to a local congregation.
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Jun 18, 2009
Senate Tackles Ethnic StudiesThe State Senate will debate the constitutionality of a recently approved bill that bans ethnic-studies courses, like the controversial 'Raza Studies' program currently offered in Tucson. Under the measure, any district offering the courses would lose ten percent of its monthly state funding. KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports.
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Jun 17, 2009
Here and Now: Budget, Ballot, and ArtsKJZZ's Here and Now featured KJZZ capitol reporter Mark Brodie and Arizona Daily Star reporter Daniel Scarpinato discussing the real-life drama involved in passing a state budget. Secretary of State Ken Bennett and election reform advocate Mark Osterloh discussed the merits of putting voter approved initiatives back on the ballot because of their financial impact to the state general fund. Bob Booker of the Arizona Commission on the Arts and Jacky Ailling of the Arizona Community Foundation talked about the financial needs of arts and culture organizations.
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Jun 17, 2009
Gov Sues Legislature Over BudgetThe State Supreme Court has decided to hear arguments in Governor Jan Brewer's lawsuit against the state legislature. She's asking the high court to force legislative leaders to send her the budget bills they passed earlier this month. She and Republican legislative leaders have not agreed on a new spending plan -two of the main sticking points are how much to cut government spending and whether or not to raise taxes. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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Jun 17, 2009
Economy Slams Culture GroupsThe weak economy has reached the arts community. Symphonies and art museums have been especially hard hit. Ticket sales are down. Wealthy patrons have pared back donations. But some groups are trying to stage a comeback, working to salvage arts and culture. Peter O'Dowd reports.
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Jun 15, 2009
State Budget Talks Continue at CapitolThere are fewer than three weeks left in the fiscal year, and there's still no agreement on a new state budget. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about how the negotiations are going, and what else is going on at the capitol.
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Jun 14, 2009
News 21: El Mirage Youth and TechKJZZ's Paul Atkinson speaks with University of Syracuse students Brad Horn and Melissa Romero about a multimedia journalism project focusing on youth and technology in El Mirage, Arizona.
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Jun 12, 2009
Pela Review: "Blood Brothers"KJZZ Commentator and Theatre Critic Robrt Pela reviews Nearly Naked Theatre's production of "Blood Brothers" which continues through June 7th at Phoenix Theatre's Little Theater.
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Jun 12, 2009
DTV - Extended Interview with ABA's Art BrooksCEO & President of the Arizona Broadcasters Association, Art Brooks joined Dennis Lambert for a discussion about the nationwide transistion to digital broadcast television.
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Jun 12, 2009
US Airways Seeks 400 FurloughsA flight attendant union representative says morale at Tempe-based US Airways has reached an all-time low. The airline announced a work furlough program that could put up to 400 flight attendants temporarily out of work. KJZZ's Peter O'Dowd reports.
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Jun 10, 2009
Here and Now: Election Reform in AZPhoenix New Times reporter Sarah Fenske and Arizona Capitol Times reporter Christian Palmer discussed concerns with Clean Elections, the state's publicly financed campaign system on KJZZ's Here and Now. Clean Elections Executive Director Todd Lang addressed those issues, and political analysts Bob Grossfeld and Stan Barnes discussed the impact of Clean Elections and other election reforms on Arizona.
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Jun 9, 2009
Meth and Spanish Language Information ProgramArizona is the launching pad for an Spanish language crystal meth program that is designed to educate Spanish speaking parents about the drug.
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Jun 5, 2009
Urban Coyotes Prowl PhoenixIn one of the most urban areas of the United States, wild animals thrive. Based on the amount of noise they make, coyotes seem to be the most prolific. Reporter Peter O'Dowd didn't have to go far to find some. A wild pack has taken up residence not far from his front door.
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Jun 5, 2009
Brent JeffsBrent Jeffs is the nephew of FLDS church leader Warren Jeffs. His new book describes life growing up in the polygamist community of Colorado City, Arizona.
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