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05 February 2010
AZ Voters to Decide Sales Tax HikeArizona voters will decide this spring whether to temporarily raise their taxes, after the state House of Representatives Thursday approved sending the question to the ballot. But, the House did not take up other measures aimed at cutting into the current fiscal year's deficit. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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29 January 2010
AZ House Passes Jobs BillThe state House of Representatives has approved a broad proposal that aims to lower taxes and use other incentives to spur job growth in Arizona. But, the Senate is unlikely to move on the measure quickly. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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25 January 2010
Budget, Other Work Continues at CapitolIt's a legislative cornucopia at the capitol this week, as lawmakers will debate payday loans, tax cuts and an official state nickname, among other issues. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie take a look at the week ahead.
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12 January 2010
Gov. Calls for More Cuts, RevenueGov. Jan Brewer called for more spending cuts, additional revenue and more efficiencies in state government, during her State of the State address Monday afternoon. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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11 January 2010
Gov. Brewer to Talk Taxes, EconomyGov. Jan Brewer will deliver her first State of the State address Monday afternoon at the state capitol, as lawmakers convene for the 2010 regular session. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports on what legislative leaders would like to hear in the speech, and what the governor may talk about.
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09 January 2010
"B" Is for Budget at AZ CapitolThe state legislature will convene Monday for its 2010 regular session. And, as KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports, the state budget and economy will once again be among lawmakers' top concerns.
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26 December 2009
Who's Selling...Naming Rights?The state has approved a plan to sell off some of its buildings, and then lease them back. Supporters say it's a way to cut into Arizona's budget deficit. But, what if lawmakers took that a step further? KJZZ's Mark Brodie looks into the possibility.
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27 October 2009
One-on-One with Gov. Jan BrewerGovernor Jan Brewer is hoping to call state lawmakers into special session soon; in a wide-ranging, exclusive interview with KJZZ's Mark Brodie, she also says she plans to announce her re-election plans soon.
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05 September 2009
Gov. Signs Most of Budget, But Not AllGovernor Jan Brewer has signed most of the state budget package sent to her, but she vetoed some key elements, including the repeal of a property tax. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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21 August 2009
Gov Gets Budget BillsGov. Jan Brewer has to decide what to do with budget bills similar to ones she line-item vetoed last month. The state legislature sent her the package Thursday afternoon, but it does not include one key element. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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30 July 2009
Budget Deal Stalls Wed. NightA plan to close an estimated $3.4 billion budget shortfall cleared its first legislative hurdle Wednesday, but its future is still a bit unclear. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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11 July 2009
Budget Work Left to do at CapitolState lawmakers will be back at the capitol on Monday to continue working on the state budget. KJZZ's Mark Brodie speaks with a state budget veteran about what's facing them, and how it might turn out.
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20 June 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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17 June 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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05 April 2009
Locking Up Teacher SalariesAs the legislature continues to look for ways to close a budget gap for the upcoming fiscal year, one lawmaker wants to take money for teachers' salaries off the table, and put it in a lockbox. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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09 March 2009
Budget, Tax Talk Continues at CapitolState lawmakers continue work on the budget this week, but now they have some ideas from Gov. Jan Brewer to incorporate, as well. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about what they are, and how lawmakers are receiving them.
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05 March 2009
Brewer Asks for Tax Hike as Part of PlanGovernor Jan Brewer is asking state lawmakers to either approve a temporary tax increase, or let voters do it, as part of her proposal to solve the state's financial problems. She outlined her 5 part plan to a joint legislative session Wednesday afternoon. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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16 February 2009
Lawmakers Keep Running the NumbersBudget work continues at the state capitol, as lawmakers consider ways to close the estimated $3 billion deficit. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about how that's going.
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14 February 2009
Not Arizona's Bag, BabyState lawmakers will soon be debating a proposal to require some stores to set up recycling bins for plastic bags. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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07 February 2009
Two Hands (and thumbs) on the WheelArizona lawmakers may have another chance to debate whether or not to restrict drivers' cell phone use, including a ban on texting while driving. KJZZ's Mark Brodie speaks with the bill's sponsor.
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22 January 2009
Gov. Brewer Takes Oath of OfficeJan Brewer was officially sworn into office Wednesday afternoon, making her the 22nd person to serve as Arizona's governor. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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20 January 2009
State Rep: Vote or Lose PayState lawmakers who miss votes would have their pay docked, under a proposal put forth by a state representative. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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19 January 2009
Boot Camp Over, Budget Work to StartState lawmakers spent their first week in session learning about the state's budget deficits for this fiscal year and next one. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about what they learned, and what it means going forward.
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13 January 2009
Napolitano Gives State of the StateGovernor Janet Napolitano delivered her 7th, and probably last, State of the State address Monday. In it, she called on lawmakers to preserve many of the programs instituted while she's been in office, and proposed a few new ones. But her words may fall on deaf legislative ears. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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12 January 2009
Legislature Opens Session MondayThe 49th legislature will be gaveled into session today, and Governor Janet Napolitano will deliver her 7th - and probably final - State of the State address this afternoon. KJZZ's Mark Brodie has a preview.
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10 January 2009
Adams: "Excruciating" Cuts AheadState lawmakers will have some difficult choices ahead, as they look to close a budget deficit estimated to be more than $1.2 billion. KJZZ's Mark Brodie speaks with House Speaker-Elect Kirk Adams about the upcoming session.
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03 January 2009
House Dem Leader: Suspend, Don't CutArizona House Democrats had hoped to be in the majority when the legislature came back into session this month...but they'll actually be 2 seats more in the minority this year. KJZZ's Mark Brodie spoke with the incoming House Democratic Leader about what he expects from this coming session.
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27 December 2008
New Sen Dem Leader:No Sacred CowsState lawmakers will be looking for ways to close an estimated $1.2 billion budget deficit when their session starts next month. KJZZ's Mark Brodie spoke with the incoming Democratic Leader of the State Senate about ways that might happen.
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20 December 2008
Senate Prez-Elect: Budget Main IssueArizona's $1.2 billion deficit is likely to dominate the upcoming legislative session. KJZZ's Mark Brodie spoke with the incoming Senate President, Bob Burns, to find out how he thinks lawmakers should close the gap.
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18 October 2008
Arizona House, Senate Up for GrabsThe next legislature will have several new faces. KJZZ's Mark Brodie speaks with Jim Small of the "Arizona Capitol Times" about legislative elections, and who might be in control come January.
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21 June 2008
State Budget Deadline LoomingTime is running out for state lawmakers to approve a new budget, but this isn't the first time it's come down to the wire. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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16 June 2008
AZ Dems Set Sights on State HouseThe deadline has passed for candidates to get on the ballot for this fall's elections. And Arizona Democrats say they're "singularly focused" on winning the state House of Representatives. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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02 June 2008
And Down the Stretch They Come....State lawmakers have 4 weeks to pass a budget...KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about what could be the last few weeks of the legislative session.
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31 May 2008
Get the Message, But Not in in the CarState lawmakers debated...but did not ultimately vote this past week on a proposal to ban drivers from text messaging. KJZZ's Mark Brodie looks at driving distractions...and what the state should or should not do about them.
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19 May 2008
Lawmakers Still Working on Budget, etcThere are a number of issues lawmakers are still dealing with - among them the budget, banning gay marriage and a program to allow temporary workers into Arizona. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about goings-on at the capitol.
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05 May 2008
State Budget "Slogging" AlongState lawmakers continue working on a new spending plan...among other things. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about goings on at the capitol.
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28 April 2008
Immigration Bills DebatedState lawmakers are debating bills that try to take on different aspects of illegal immigration. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about some of them, and what they'd do.
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17 April 2008
State Budget Talks SlowingGovernor Janet Napolitano and legislative leaders are at odds over fixes to the current state budget...and the pace at which negotiations are taking place. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports from the capitol.
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14 April 2008
AZ Looking to Invite GuestsState lawmakers could take up debate this week on proposals to create a guest worker program in Arizona. Supporters say they're tired of waiting for the federal government to pass immigration reform measures...but Washington would also have a role to play in any state program. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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29 March 2008
Leaving Federal Mandates & $$ BehindState lawmakers are debating whether or not to have Arizona opt out of the federal No Child Left Behind Act. KJZZ's Mark Brodie has the details.
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24 March 2008
Budget Talks Keep MovingState lawmakers continue working on the budget...as well as many other key issues. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about what's new at the capitol.
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22 March 2008
Shedding More Light on CPSThe state House of Representatives has passed a bill that would open up some CPS records. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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17 March 2008
To Carry...or Not to CarryArizonans with concealed carry permits may be allowed to bring their guns onto college and university campuses in the state. But not everyone thinks that'd help security. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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10 March 2008
A 'Freeze' at the CapitolState lawmakers have taken some action on the current budget...but how much? KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie try to figure it out.
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01 March 2008
Lawmaker Looking for Religious Equity in SchoolsA state lawmaker wants to make sure students can express their religious views just as they can their secular ones. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports on the Students' Religious Liberties Act.
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25 February 2008
Some Movement on State BudgetState lawmakers made some progress last week in closing the current budget gap. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about what they've done.
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18 February 2008
Lawmakers Still Working on BudgetThe legislative session continues to move along, however slowly. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie discuss what's going on at the capitol...and what's not.
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16 February 2008
Trying to Turn Off the CamerasOne state lawmaker wants to ban photo radar on state highways. And, Arizona voters may get to decide the issue. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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11 February 2008
Legislative Session Creeping AlongState lawmakers have been in session for about a month. What's happened so far? KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie break it down.
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09 February 2008
Environmentalists Lay Out Legislative GoalsEnvironmental advocates in Arizona met this past week to talk about what they hope to get out of this legislative session. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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02 February 2008
Trauma Docs Look to Bring Urban Care to Rural AZThere are 7 Level I trauma centers in Arizona, and advocates are trying to make sure all Arizonans have access to that kind of care. KJZZ's Mark Brodie has more.
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28 January 2008
Rain, Rain, Go AwayState lawmakers will continue working to close a nearly billion dollar budget gap in the current fiscal year. When they're done with that, they'll start the next budget - with an estimated shortfall of more than a billion. Many lawmakers expect to tap into the state's rainy day fund to help...but as KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports, some wonder how hard the rain's really coming down.
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26 January 2008
AZ Lawmaker: Don't Leave Kids in CarsAn Arizona lawmaker wants to make it a crime to leave kids in cars. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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12 January 2008
Lawmakers 'Budgeting' their TimeIt's that time of year again....when state lawmakers head back to the capitol for their regular session. KJZZ's Mark Brodie looks at what to expect.
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09 January 2008
Here and Now- McCain, LegislatureKJZZ's Here and Now featured pollster and analyst Mike O'Neil and East Valley Tribune editorial writer Le Templar discussing the ramifications of Arizona Senator John McCain winning the New Hampshire Republican presidential primary. The show also previewed the upcoming legislative session with analysis from Templar, KJZZ capitol reporter Mark Brodie, Arizona Capitol Times reporter Jim Small and KJZZ's Here and Now also featured interviews with legislative leaders about the work ahead this legislative session.
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05 January 2008
Sessions and ElectionsState lawmakers will be back in session soon...and will be campaigning for re-election in the not-too-distant future, as well. KJZZ's Mark Brodie looks at how the 2 might be related.
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21 September 2007
Phoenix City Council Sends (Text) Message To DriversText messaging behind the wheel in Phoenix could soon cost you upwards of $200. And, some high schoolers around Arizona will be learning about the dangers of distracted driving. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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30 July 2007
Business Community Divided Over Sanctions LawThe issue of illegal immigration has caused a few disagreements among politicians. Now, the business community is following suit. KJZZ's Mark Brodie has the story.
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17 July 2007
New Group Supports Challenge to Employer Sanctions LawA group of Arizona business leaders has launched an effort opposing the state's new employer sanctions law. The Wake Up Arizona! coalition wants to let people know about the law's unintended consequences, and supports a lawsuit filed last week challenging the law's constitutionality. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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23 June 2007
Long Session, Short AnswersState lawmakers spent a lot of time over the past 6 months debating issues and voting on bills. We wanted to know what they thought of their recently-ended session...KJZZ's Mark Brodie has their quick answers.
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22 June 2007
State Lawmakers Reflect on 164 Day SessionState lawmakers have wrapped up their session, after passing a flurry of bills in its last hours late Wednesday night. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports on what they say was the good, the bad and the ugly during the 164 day session.
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21 June 2007
State Legislature Ends SessionState lawmakers wrapped up their session late Wednesday night. But, as K-J-Z-Z's Mark Brodie reports, they left a number of major issues until the end.
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18 June 2007
State Lawmakers Going Home Soon?The legislature is scheduled to start voting on a new state budget today, and adjournment could soon follow. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about goings on at the capitol.
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16 June 2007
Bye Bye Brown Cloud?State and Maricopa County officials are working to try and avoid losing federal transportation money. The EPA has threatened to take the dollars away if the area doesn't get into compliance with air quality standards. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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04 June 2007
State Lawmakers Nearing Deals?State lawmakers hope to be winding down their session, but they still have to deal with at least two major issues. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about what they are, and what could happen with them.
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14 May 2007
Who's Selling...Their House?A bill limiting homeowners associations authority over its members is on Governor Napolitano's desk KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports on why some controversy comes in the form of signs.
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07 May 2007
Distracted Drivers TargetedSome officials in Arizona want drivers to concentrate more on the road...and less on doing other things. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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21 April 2007
State Lawmakers Trying to get "Boxed" InState lawmakers are working towards a new budget, and many want to make sure their favorite projects get funded. KJZZ's Mark Brodie has more.
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05 April 2007
Lawmakers Investigate Care at Veterans' HomeA joint legislative panel will continue asking questions Thursday about poop conditions reported at the state's Veterans' Home. The committee held its first hearing Wednesday. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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02 April 2007
Leaders say State Senate Nearing Budget DealLeaders in the state senate expect to have a budget proposal ready in the next week or 2. They say negotiations are going well, and are ahead of last year's pace. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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29 March 2007
GOP Leaders to Appeal Latest ELL RulingRepublican leaders in the state legislature have decided to appeal the latest ruling from a federal judge in the English Language Learner dispute. The judge ruled last week that the bill passed last year isn't good enough. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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19 March 2007
Lawmakers To Take up Water, Immigration This WeekThe Arizona Legislature has been debating illegal immigration for several weeks, and will continue to do so this week. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about the upcoming week at the capitol.
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12 March 2007
Immigration Again on Lawmakers' MindsState lawmakers will likely be talking about immigration this week...again. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie discuss the week ahead at the capitol.
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05 March 2007
Statute of Limitations in Some Traffic Accidents up for DebateThe Arizona House of Representatives could take up a bill this week that would give law enforcement officials more time to charge people involved in some traffic accidents. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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19 February 2007
Senate Takes up ER, Law Enforcement MeasureThe state senate is scheduled to take a final vote Monday afternoon on a bill that would increase the cooperation between hospital ER staffs and law enforcement officers. The measure has gained support over the last few weeks, as supporters have modified it. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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07 February 2007
Here and Now: Arizona LegislatureThis Wednesday on Here and Now, we turned our attention to the Arizona legislature. We looked at what immigration bills are under consideration, what lawmakers plan to do about building more freeways and roads, and some of the more unusual proposals this legislative session.
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29 January 2007
You Make the Call...Or NotAn Arizona lawmaker is trying to make your dinner time more pleasant during political campaign seasons. KJZZ's Mark Brodie has the story.
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22 January 2007
GOP, Dems Outline PrioritiesLegislative Republican leaders laid out their plan for the session last week. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about what they are, and how they compare with the governor's priorities.
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10 January 2007
Here and Now: New Legislative SessionAs the Legislature gaveled this week in Phoenix, KJZZ's Here and Now host Steve Goldstein and a panel of guests discussed state lawmakers' priorities for the new legislative session.
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09 January 2007
State of the StateGovernor Napolitano recently focused on education in her State of the State speech. From higher teacher pay to more money for higher education, the Governor unveiled details of her One-Arizona Education initiative. KJZZ's Mark Moran reports.
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08 January 2007
Legislature Kicks Off Session TodayGovernor Janet Napolitano will deliver her 5th State of the State address later today, officially kicking off the new legislative session. The 2007 legislature will have a different party breakdown and some new leaders, but as KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports, some of the issues will be the same as past years.
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11 August 2006
Senate Dem Leader Looks Back at "Daunting Task"Linda Aguirre led the state Senate's Democrats for two years. KJZZ's Mark Brodie spoke with Aguirre about her time as leader, about how to lead a minority party.
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05 August 2006
Outgoing Senate President Reflects on his TenureSenate President Ken Bennett's term will end in a few months. KJZZ's Mark Brodie spoke with the Prescott Republican about his time leading the Senate, and what's next for him.
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01 July 2006
New Fiscal Year Means New Budget PrioritiesThe start of the new fiscal year doesn't have the same ring as, say, New Year's Day. But even without the parties and resolutions, KJZZ's Mark Brodie and one Valley economist release the ballons on the new state budget.
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24 June 2006
State Lawmakers Reflect on 164 Day SessionThe state legislature adjourned sine die this week. KJZZ's Mark Brodie asked several lawmakers to (briefly) describe their 164 day session.
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22 June 2006
Lawmakers Call It QuitsAfter 164 days in session, state lawmakers adjourned their session early Thursday morning. KJZZ's Mark Brodie takes a look back at some of the session's highlights, and big fights.
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19 June 2006
Legislature may be on its way outKJZZ's Dennis Lambert speaks with Arizona Republic capitol reporter Chip Scutari about the legislature, the budget, and when lawmakers may finally go home for the session.
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12 June 2006
Session Slows Down as Budget Battles ContinueThere's a lot of idle time at the state capitol these days for rank-and-file lawmakers, as leadership continues to work on a new state spending plan. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about what's going on (or not) in the legislature.
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10 June 2006
Legislative Veteran Looks Back, ForwardThe legislature is still in session, less than 3 weeks before the deadline to have a new state budget in place. KJZZ's Mark Brodie speaks with one state lawmaker who has seen more than most at the capitol, about what's going on this session.
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05 June 2006
Is The End (of the legislative session) Near?State lawmakers now have 2 budget proposals to consider, but have to consolidate them into one. Also, the feds step up and send National Guard troops to the border. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about the goings on at the capitol.
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28 May 2006
State Legislature Tackles Immigration, BudgetKJZZ's Rene Gutel speaks with Arizona Capitol Times staff writer Phil Riske who offers a look into the coming week at the state legislature.
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22 May 2006
Lawmakers, Governor Continue Talks on Budget, ImmigrationLegislative leaders and Governor Napolitano are continuing to negotiate a new state budget, as well as a comprehensive immigration reform package. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie discuss what they're talking about, and how those meetings are going.
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15 May 2006
Doing the Numbers on GOP Budget ProposalThe Republican-led legislature has released it's budget proposal. Now, lawmakers and the governor have to come to an agreement on it. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about what's in the spending plan, and its prospects for being passed.
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08 May 2006
State Budget, Immigration Package To Be LinkedLawmakers could deal with 2 of the major issues remaining in this legislative session this week. They'll likely be debated, at least in part, together. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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06 May 2006
Budget Veteran Takes Us Behind the Closed DoorsIn recent years, the state budget has been one of the last things done before the legislature adjourns. KJZZ's Mark Brodie speaks with a Valley economist and veteran of budget talks about what goes into writing a spending plan....and why it can take so long.
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01 May 2006
State Lawmakers to Take up New Immigration Reform Bill, Activists to Take to the StreetsIllegal immigration will again be front and center this week, both at the state capitol, and on the streets. Republican leaders in the legislature plan on introducing a sweeping immigration reform proposal in the next few days….and activists are encouraging an economic boycott today. K-J-Z-Z’s Mark Brodie reports.
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24 April 2006
Budget Talks Continue at State CapitolThe state legislature is getting closer to adjourning its session. The main obstacle, though, is a big one: the state budget. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about how negotiations are coming on that front.
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22 April 2006
State Democratic Leaders Make Pitch for Early CaucusA delegation of Arizona Democratic Party officials has been in New Orleans this week, making the state's case to have more of a say in picking the Democratic presidential nominee. KJZZ's Mark Brodie spoke with the party's executive director from the Big Easy.
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17 April 2006
Governor, Lawmakers Continue Budget TalksGovernor Napolitano and GOP leaders are scheduled to meet again later today to talk about the state budget. The sides met last Thursday afternoon, and hope to continue negotiations until they reach an agreement. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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10 April 2006
State Lawmakers Prepare for Immigration March, RallyMonday's march and rally protesting federal immigration reform proposals will end across the street from the state capitol. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about how that'll affect the legislature.
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27 March 2006
Immigration Issues Continue to be Front and Center at the CapitolContinued turnover in the state legislature isn't having too much of an effect on the issues lawmakers are debating. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about the week ahead at the capitol.
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20 March 2006
Legislative Democrats Getting Budget Ideas ReadyDemocrats in both the state House and Senate are getting their budget priorities in order, although many acknowledge their input into the state's new spending plan could be minimal. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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18 March 2006
Statewide Smoking Ban, Minimum Wage Get Strong Support in New SurveyNovember's ballot could be a long one, with several initiatives either already qualified or close to qualifying for the election. KJZZ's Mark Brodie speaks with Fred Solop of NAU's Social Research Laboatory about a new survey looking at how much support some of them enjoy.
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13 March 2006
Local, State, Federal Officials Look to Curb Meth ProductionMethamphetimine production and use is a major problem, both in Arizona and around the country. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports on efforts to try and put an end to both.
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10 March 2006
State Senator Passes OnState Senator Marilyn Jarrett passed away this morning, after being taken to the hospital from her senate office Thursday afternoon. KJZZ's Terry Ward and Mark Brodie have more.
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06 March 2006
State Lawmakers Moving on In SessionThe fate of the legislature's latest plan for funding English Language Learner programs is now in the hands of the federal judge. And that means state lawmakers can focus on the other big issues of the session. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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04 March 2006
State Lawmaker Wants to Limit Some Solo Trips to MexicoWith all the talk of trying to keep illegal immigrants coming into the US from Mexico, one state lawmaker is trying to prevent some Arizonans from getting into Mexico. KJZZ's Mark Brodie has more.
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27 February 2006
ELL Bill Moves to HouseFunding for English Language Learner programs continues to be the dominant issue at the capitol. This week, the legislature could send its 3rd bill of the year on the subject to the governor. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about the week ahead.
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25 February 2006
Lawmaker Wants Arizonans to Get Money for WaitingLong lines are nothing new to people at the state's MVD offices. But one lawmaker wants the state to pay up for long wait times. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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20 February 2006
Bills Moving at Capitol; ELL Talks, Not So MuchState lawmakers have been moving a number of bills this session, and have addresses a number of issues. But one continues to dominate the capitol: funding for English Language Learner programs. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about the latest negotiations.
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13 February 2006
GOP, Governor to Meet Monday on ELLLegislative leaders and the governor are scheduled to meet again this morning to try and find a solution to the English Language Learner situation. They said their meeting on Thursday was productive, and hope today's get together can continue to move towards an agreement. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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11 February 2006
Lawmaker Wants Predictability in College TuitionAs college becomes more expensive in Arizona, one state lawmaker wants to help students afford school, while making sure universities have enough money to operate. KJZZ's Mark Brodie speaks with Senator Dean Martin about that delicate balance.
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06 February 2006
English Language Learning Still on Legislature's AgendaState lawmakers have another busy week ahead of them, as they tackle a number of issues, and continue to work towards an agreement on ELL funding. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about what to expect this week at the capitol.
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04 February 2006
State Lawmakers to Take Up Workers' Comp ReformSupporters of changes to workers' compensation laws in the state are getting ready to take the issue to the voters, just as soon as the legislature's done with it. KJZZ's Mark Brodie spoke with the sponsor of 2 bills in the legislature that would reform workers' comp.
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30 January 2006
Governor to Decide Fate of State Worker Pay Raise MeasureBefore the legislative session began, both the governor and state lawmakers said they wanted to give state employees a raise. This week, Governor Napolitano will act on a bill to do that. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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28 January 2006
State Lawmaker Still Trying to Eliminate Tax IncentivesState lawmakers have had a lot on their plates so far this session, but not all the issues being debated are new. KJZZ's Mark Brodie spoke with one state lawmaker about a measure he's bringing back from last year.
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23 January 2006
Capitol Preview with Phil RiskeMorning Edition's Dennis Lambert speaks with Weekly Capitol Times staff writer Phil Riske who offers a look into the coming legislative week, and possible contenders for the Governor's seat. Produced by Tony Ganzer.
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16 January 2006
State Lawmakers Gear Up For More Work in 2nd WeekState lawmakers will be taking a small breather today for the Martin Luther King holiday, but the session's second week could be nearly as eventful as its first. KJZZ's Rene Gutel and Mark Brodie talk about what's coming up at the capitol.
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14 January 2006
Democratic Lawmaker "Shocked" by Governor's Immigration ProposalGovernor Napolitano's plan to curb illegal immigration includes putting National Guard troops at the border. That idea doesn't sit well with at least one Democratic lawmaker. KJZZ's Mark Brodie speaks with Representative Steve Gallardo about why.
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09 January 2006
Legislative Session Kicks Off TodayGovernor Janet Napolitano will deliver her State of the State Address this afternoon, officially starting the 2006 legislative session. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and KJZZ's Mark Brodie talk about what to expect from the capitol.
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07 January 2006
Legislature Comes Back Into Session on MondayIn advance of Monday's start to the 2006 legislative session, KJZZ's Mark Brodie offers this recap of what may....or may not happen at the capitol.
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05 January 2006
Republican, Democratic Leaders Lay Out Priorities for Upcoming SessionRepublican and Democratic leaders in the state legislature laid out some of their plans and priorities on Wednesday for the upcoming session. Many of the details still need to be worked out, but there were a number of specifics. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
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31 December 2005
Environmental Lobbyist: Sopport Good Bills, Try To Stop Bad Bills in 2006Phoenix residents have been able to, quite literally, see the region's bad air recently. But Sandy Bahr of the Sierra Club isn't optimistic the state legislature will act to do anything about it this coming year. KJZZ's Mark Brodie continues our series looking ahead to the 2006 legislative session, with a conversation about environmental issues.
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27 December 2005
Education Leaders Hoping State Will Spread the WealthTwo major education issues will likely be up for debate early on when the state legislature comes back into session in January. KJZZ's Mark Brodie speaks with John Wright, the President of the Arizona Education Association, about what he thinks will happen in 2006.
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24 December 2005
Group to Focus on School Choice in 2006The end of the 2005 legislative session will likely be remembered for the bad feelings between Governor Napolitano and legislative Republicans, after the governor vetoed 2 bills. KJZZ's Mark Brodie speaks with Cathi Herrod of the Center for Arizona Policy about her groups's effort to take another shot at one of those measures.
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17 December 2005
Business Community Wants to Burn "Fiscal Bridges"With state lawmakers less than a month from coming back to Phoenix, we continue looking ahead to what the next session will bring. KJZZ's Mark Brodie speaks with Farrell Quinlan of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry to get the business community's take.
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10 December 2005
"Scar" Remains After End of Session VetoesGovernor Napolitano angered many legislative Republicans when she vetoed 2 bills at the end of the last session. KJZZ's Mark Brodie speaks with Jay Tibshraeny, the Senate Majority Whip, about how last session's vetoes will affect the upcoming legislature.
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03 December 2005
House Democratic Leader Optimistic About Upcoming SessionState lawmakers are getting ready to come back to the capitol, and when they do, there's going to be a lot to talk about. KJZZ's Mark Brodie begins a series of conversations about what to expect at the legislature by sitting down with House Democratic Leader Phil Lopes.
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20 June 2005
Issues Left on the Table by LawmakersArizona lawmakers spent their 123 day session debating a wide range of subjects, but not all of them got a hearing. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports on which issues got left behind.
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13 June 2005
Talk of Illegal Immigration Dominates SessionIllegal immigration was one of the most talked about issues at the state capitol this past session. In the 2nd of a 3 part series, KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports on what the legislature did and didn't do about it, and what the effect is on Arizona.
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06 June 2005
Cities in State's CrosshairsDuring the recently ended legislative session, lawmakers debated several bills dealing with cities and towns in Arizona. In the first of a 3 part series, KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports on what the bills are about, and what city...and state leaders think about them.
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28 May 2005
New Leader Reflects on The Session that Was...Part IIBeing the minority party in politics has its challenges. And leading a minority party has challenges on top of that. In the second of a 2-part series, KJZZ's Mark Brodie sat down with the Democratic Leader of the Arizona House to talk about his first session in leadership.
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21 May 2005
New Leader Reflects on The Session that Was...Part IThis past legislative session featured several familiar lawmakers in new places. And for some, that included new positions of leadership. In a 2-part series, KJZZ's Mark Brodie speaks with a pair of new leaders. Today, Senate Majorty Whip Jay Tibshraeny of Chandler.
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16 May 2005
It's Done Under the Dome....At Least for NowThe state lagislature adjourned its session late last week. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie talk about what happened, what didn't happen, and why lawmakers may not want to take that long vacation quite yet.
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13 May 2005
Lawmakers Officially End SessionThe state senate and house officially ended the session this morning. Mark Brodie reports on the session's end and on a last minute flurry of activity which sends several bills to Governor Napolitano who will have five days to act on them.
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09 May 2005
Lawmakers Trying to Wrap Up SessionThe state legislature passed a new budget late last week, and lawmakers are hoping to adjourn later this week. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and KJZZ's Mark Brodie talk about what's in the spending plan, and what's next at the capitol.
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02 May 2005
Budget Talks Dragging Out SessionThe budget is the main topic of discussion at the state capitol, but it's only one of the items being served at the legislative buffet. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and KJZZ's Mark Brodie talk about the spending plan, as well as what else lawmakers have on their plates.
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18 April 2005
Budget Battles Set to Begin AgainState lawmakers are ready to have another go at the state budget, and it may look surprisingly like the first budget. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and KJZZ's Mark Brodie talk about what might be different, and what else is going on under the copper dome.
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28 March 2005
Budget, Take 2Last week, Governor Janet Napolitano quickly vetoed the budget sent to her by the state legislature. A few days later, she sat down with legislative leaders to try and work out a budget she could sign. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert talks to KJZZ's Mark Brodie about the new budget process, and about the future of a state lawmaker who could be thrown out of office for breaking campaign finance laws.
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14 March 2005
Lawmakers Get First Glmpses of Budget PlansRepublican leaders in both the state house and senate released their budget proposals last week. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert talks to KJZZ's Mark Brodie about what's in them, and what lawmakers are saying about them.
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