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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14 January 2008
Day 1 at the CapitolState lawmakers officially go back to work today, as the governor gives her annual State of the State address. But as KJZZ's Dennis Lambert and Mark Brodie discuss, some of them have already started.
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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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