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Governor Napolitano and Steve Goldstein
Governor Napolitano and Steve Goldstein

May 14, 2008
Here and Now: Governor Napolitano
Governor Napolitano discussed taking money from the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office to use for a DPS wanted fugitive unit on KJZZ's Here and Now. She discussed a deal with developers to support to a proposed initiative for a transportation tax. The governor also talked about her vetos and legislative budget negotiations.
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Apr 16, 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.
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Feb 27, 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.
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Jan 23, 2008
Here and Now: Governor Napolitano
Governor Napolitano came on Here and Now to talk about your proposals to the legislature, including plans dealing with the state budget crisis. Napolitano also talked about her endorsement of Barack Obama, transportation planning and why she won't let the state use federal funds for sex education.
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Dec 19, 2007
Here and Now: Governor Napolitano
Governor Janet Napolitano discussed Arizona's employer sanctions law and her criteria for solving the state's budget mess with Here and Now host Steve Goldstein. The governor also responded to a number of listener questions on issues including auto registration, transportation, and recycling.
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Nov 17, 2007
Here and Now: Governor Napolitano
Governor Napolitano discussed reducing green house gases, immigration and border issues, the state's budget deficit and a variety of other issues brought up by listeners.
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Sep 26, 2007
Here and Now: Governor Napolitano
Governor Janet Napolitano discussed her solution to Arizona's pending budget shortfall with Here and Now host Steve Goldstein. The Governor also talked about her goals for an upcoming meeting with fellow border governors and answered listener questions ranging from immigration to water conservation.
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Aug 22, 2007
Here and Now: Governor Napolitano
Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano discussed concerns over the state's pending employer sanctions law with Here and Now host Steve Goldstein. The Governor also addressed criticism of Child Protective Services. Listen to Here and Now by clicking on 'More Info.'
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Jul 12, 2007
Here and Now: Governor Napolitano
Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano discusses why she signed an employer sanctions law that cracks down on businesses that hire undocumented workers. Napolitano also tells Here and Now host Steve Goldstein about what still needs to be fixed before the law takes effect in January. The governor discusses teacher and state employee salary increases and growth issues.
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May 23, 2007
Here and Now: Governor Napolitano
Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano talks with Here and Now host Steve Goldstein about federal immigration reform, legislative issues, education and transportation issues.
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Apr 24, 2007
Here and Now: Governor Napolitano
Governor Janet Napolitano talks about school safety, immigration, transportation, education, and other issues with Here and Now host Steve Goldstein.
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Mar 27, 2007
Here and Now: Governor Napolitano on Here and Now
Governor Napolitano joined host Steve Goldstein for her monthly chat about issues affecting Arizona. This past month, the governor went to Iraq to visit Arizona troops; met with Republican lawmakers to talk budget and other legislative issues; and delivered an address on immigration to the National Press Club in Washington D.C. In this hour of Here and Now, Napolitano shared her thoughts on these events and the latest immigration and transportation proposals under consideration by the legislature.
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Feb 21, 2007
Governor Napolitano on Here and Now
Governor Napolitano joined us for her monthly visit. She and host Steve Goldstein discussed some of the immigration and transportation bills before the legislature. They also discussed her recent trips: one to Washington D.C. to meet Congressional leaders, and the other to Mexico City to meet that Country's new president.
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Jan 24, 2007
Governor Napolitano on Here and Now
Governor Napolitano joined Steve Goldstein on KJZZ's Here and Now. As part of her usual monthly visit, she talked about issues facing the state, campaign politics and answered listener comments and questions as well.
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Dec 22, 2006
Governor Napolitano on Here and Now
Governor Napolitano joined Steve Goldstein on KJZZ's Here and Now. As part of her usual monthly visit, she talked about issues facing the state, campaign politics and answered listener comments and questions as well.
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Oct 18, 2006
Governor Napolitano on Here and Now
Governor Napolitano joined Steve Goldstein on KJZZ's Here and Now. As part of her usual monthly visit, she talked about issues facing the state, campaign politics and answered listener comments and questions as well.
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Sep 22, 2006
Governor Napolitano on Here and Now
As she does every month, Governor Napolitano joined host Steve Goldstein in studio from 11 a.m. to noon as part of Here and Now.
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Aug 16, 2006
Governor Napolitano on Here and Now
Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano will push education reform as the newly elected leader of the National Governor's Association. As she does every month, Napolitano joins host Steve Goldstein in studio Wednesday, August 16 from 11 a.m. to noon. Other issues up for discussion on Here and Now include immigration and the role of national guard troops in Arizona; homeland security funding; and the significance of ASU's new downtown campus.
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Jul 19, 2006
Governor Napolitano on Here and Now
What is the state doing to help Phoenix police catch two different suspected serial killers? Just one of the many issues Governor Napolitano discussed on Here and Now, Wednesday, July 19.
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Apr 19, 2006
Governor Napolitano on Here and Now
Governor Napolitano joined us on Here and Now for an hour of conversation. We found out her perspective on last week's immigration rally in Phoenix that drew more than 100,000 people... and what was next for immigrant-related legislation in Arizona. We also discussed how, after three months, legislative leaders and the Governor have finally started budget talks. Those topics, plus rising gas prices and the upcoming wildfire season.
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Feb 15, 2006
Here and Now: February 15, 2006
In this installment of Here and Now, Governor Napolitano joined us.
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Jan 18, 2006
Here and Now: January 18, 2006
In this installment of Here and Now, Governor Napolitano joined us. We discussed her State of the State address last week, We also talked about her priorities and what to expect from the GOP controlled legislature. Other topics also included: illegal immigration, all-day kindergarten, a pay hike for teachers and state employees and how to spend a projected state budget surplus.
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Dec 14, 2005
Here and Now: December 14, 2005
In this installment of Here and Now, Governor Napolitano joined us. We looked ahead to the upcoming legislative session, new education initiatives and English learner legislation. We also looked at how the federal government is putting more resources on the border and promising to change its catch and release policy for illegal immigrants. Additionally, we discussed how several cities have passed legislation making it tougher to buy the ingredients needed to make methamphetamines and whether similar laws should be adopted statewide.
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Nov 16, 2005
Here and Now: November 16, 2005
In this hour of Here and Now, Governor Napolitano joined us. We talked about anti-gouging legislation targeting gasoline suppliers, the prospects for a cut-off of federal highway dollars as the state grapples with english-learner legislation, as well as responded to your calls and comments on the web.
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Oct 12, 2005
Here and Now: October 12, 2005
In this hour of Here and Now, we get the Governor Napolitano's take on issues including the state's response to illegal immigration, a proposed anti-gouging bill to combat rising gas prices, and Arizona's emergency preparedness plan.
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Sep 21, 2005
Here and Now: September 21, 2005
In this hour of Here and Now, we get the Governor Napolitano's take on issues including the state's response to illegal immigration, a proposed anti-gouging bill to combat rising gas prices, and Arizona's emergency preparedness plan.
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Aug 17, 2005
Here and Now: August 17, 2005
In this hour of Here and Now, Governor Napolitano joined us. She gave us an update on talks with the GOP leadership over the English-learning legislation. Other topics included a probe into illegal voter registration, whether will Arizona get its fair share of money from the Federal Transportation Bill, as well as the Governor's take on whether intelligent design should be taught in a high school science curriculum.
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Jul 27, 2005
Here and Now: July 27, 2005
In this hour of Here and Now, Governor Napolitano joined us. We talked about the State's role in enforcing federal immigration laws and how Proposition 200 might affect voters at the polls. Also, what steps the stat is considering to combat global warming.
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Jul 5, 2005
Here and Now: July 5, 2005
Governor Napolitano talks about the effort to satisfy a court order to fund English-language learner programs in Arizona's Public Schools. We'll also talk about strained relations with the GOP leadership and the massive Cave Creek Complex File. Then we'll get the Governor's take on President Bush's speech on Iraq.
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May 18, 2005
Here and Now: May 18, 2005
Governor Napolitano joined us on Here and Now. Topics included a discussion of the budget agreement - although state lawmakers have adjourned some issues remain. We also talked about the effort to de-fang the aims test and the fact that the governor has vetoed official english legislation although supporters promise a ballot initiative. Other issues that came up: Senator John McCain's proposal to reform the nation's immigration laws, an effort is under way to require arizona to get more energy from alternative sources and the Governor's priorities for the coming year.
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Apr 13, 2005
Here and Now: April 13, 2005
Governor Napolitano joined us to talk about the top issues facing the state, including a budget agreement with legislative republicans, the minuteman project on Arizona's southern border, the future of the AIMS test, and ask if pharmacists should have the right to refuse to fill certain prescriptions.
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Mar 23, 2005
Here and Now: March 23, 2005
Governor Napolitano joined us to talk about the top issues facing Arizona: from GOP support for vouchers, budget negotiations, as well as one of the Governor's favorite topics: Spring Training Baseball.
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Feb 16, 2005
Here and Now: February 16, 2005
Governor Napolitano joined us to talk about the top issues facing Arizona: from water management, to education, to budget priorities. As part of Arizona Week, we asked the governor to recount her first visit to the state and how she decided to settle here.
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Jan 19, 2005
Here and Now: January 19, 2005
In this hour of Here and Now we talked with Governor Napolitano about the drought task force, where the Governor has called for a culture of conservation. We also talked about hammering out a new budget agreement with what is expected to be a more conservative legislature, in addition to the consideration of the GOP controlled legislature of a consititutional ban on same sex marriage. We also talked about the Bush administration's plans for immigration reform in a second term, and more.
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Dec 15, 2004
Here and Now: December 15, 2004
In this hour of Here and Now, we talked with Governor Napolitano about what to expect from the upcoming legislative session as well as education issues which may figure prominently with debate expected over all-day kindergarten and AIMS testing.
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Oct 27, 2004
Here and Now: October 27, 2004
In this hour of Here and Now, we welcome Governor Napolitano back to the program. This is her last appearance on Here and Now before the election. She gives us her view of the various propositions on the ballot and about the presidential race... We also talk about available flu vaccines and unease over the gas pipelines that supply Arizona.
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Sep 15, 2004
Here and Now: September 15, 2004
In this hour on Here and Now, we welcome Governor Napolitano back to the program and talk about what many political moderates see as carnage at the polls from Tuesday's election. Additionally, we'll talk about more problems at Child Protective Services where the waiting list has returned for parents needing child care subsidies, as well as the recent report issued by the Drought Task Force.
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Aug 18, 2004
Here and Now: August 18, 2004
In this hour of Here and Now, Governor Napolitano talks with Terry Ward about efforts to get an anti-immigrant measure on the November ballot, the County's approach to controlling West Nile virus, as well as presidential politics.
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Jul 14, 2004
Here and Now: July 14, 2004
In our monthly conversation with Governor Napolitano, we discussed the wildfires burning across Arizona, presidential politics and the State's improving economy. She also answered listeners' questions during Here and Now with host Terry Ward from 11am to Noon on KJZZ.
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Jun 16, 2004
Here and Now: June 16, 2004
Governor Napolitano responded to listeners' questions during Here and Now with host Terry Ward from 11am to Noon on KJZZ.
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Apr 14, 2004
Here and Now: April 14, 2004
Governor Napolitano responded to listeners' questions during Here and Now with host Terry Ward from 11am to Noon on KJZZ.
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Mar 17, 2004
Here and Now: March 17, 2004
Governor Napolitano responded to listeners' questions during Here and Now with host Terry Ward from 11am to Noon on KJZZ.
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Mar 17, 2004
Here and Now: March 17, 2004
Governor Napolitano responded to listeners' questions during Here and Now with host Terry Ward from 11am to Noon on KJZZ.
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Feb 13, 2004
Here and Now: February 13, 2004
Terry Ward talks with Governor Napolitano about a range of topics, including a less formal discussion about "anything but politics."
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November 19, 2003
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(Phoenix, AZ)
Governor Napolitano responded to listeners' questions during Here and Now with host Terry Ward from 11am to Noon on KJZZ.
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September 09, 2003
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(Phoenix, AZ)
Governor Napolitano responded to listeners' questions during Here and Now with host Terry Ward from 11am to Noon on KJZZ.
[ Terry Ward ]
June 24, 2003
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(Phoenix, AZ)
Governor Napolitano responded to listeners' questions during Here and Now with host Terry Ward from 11am to Noon on KJZZ.
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June 19, 2003
This links opens to an audio file On the Record: Governor Napolitano on a Proposed Forest Health Initiative
(Phoenix, AZ)
Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano delivered one of two keynote addresses last night to the Western Governor's Association's Forest Health Conference in Missoula, Montana. Napolitano called for an extension of her Forest Health Initiative to all of the western states, saying it's time the federal government puts a program in place to improve the health of the nation's forests and prevent massive wildfires, like those in Arizona and other states, last year.
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May 21, 2003
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(Phoenix, AZ)
Senate republicans have called a temporary pause to their efforts to line up the votes needed to pass a budget. when budget negotiations resume, the GOP leadership says they will begin bipartisan talks aimed at finding a compromise - something Governor Janet Napolitano has been calling for in recent days. KJZZ's Terry Ward reports.
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(Tempe, AZ)
Terry Ward talks with Governor Napolitano on Here and Now from 11am to Noon on KJZZ. Part 1

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Terry Ward talks with Governor Napolitano. Part 2
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April 22, 2003
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(Phoenix, AZ)
Governor Napolitano responded to listeners' questions during Here and Now with host Terry Ward from 11am to Noon on KJZZ.
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March 26, 2003
Governor Napolitano responded to listeners' questions during Here and Now with host Terry Ward, on March 26th from 11am to Noon on KJZZ.

To listen to archived audio of the Governor's appearance, click on the links below.

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February 14, 2003
Terry Ward talks with Governor Napolitano on Statehood Day. One of the many highlights of KJZZ's Arizona Week. Governor Napolitano will be a regular monthly guest on Here and Now, on the air from 11am to Noon on KJZZ.

Governor Napolitano responds to listeners' questions on February 14th, Statehood Day, as part of an on ongoing appearance each month on Here and Now with host Terry Ward, from 11am to Noon on KJZZ:
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