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Here and Now - Governor Jan Brewer

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer joins host Steve Goldstein for her first visit on Here and Now. One topic will be the series of bills she signed into law that eliminates a $1.6 billion budget shortfall she inherited. As much as those cuts hurt, the next round will be even more difficult, as the state is facing a $3 billion shortfall next year.

While not personally blaming her predecessor for the mess, she did say in a press release that an 'insatiable appetite for spending' the past five years is what got the state into its current mess. A little something called a 'recession' kinda helped make things just a little bit worse. But what's a billion here or there amount elected leaders?

There are still some folks out there who feel abandoned by former governor Napolitano. God forbid, a Democrat allow a Republican to assume the helm and not only deal with the biggest fiscal mess is state history, but then have the power to approve the agenda of social conservatives. Will that happen? We'll find out.

But many capitol observers think Brewer's experience at various levels of government will be a plus, and if she ever wants to be re-elected, won't take Arizona back to the so called 'dark ages' that many liberals fear.

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Here and Now - Arizona Capitol Changes and Challenges

Congratulations, you’re Arizona’s next governor! And you must tax an axe; no, a chainsaw; nope, a bulldozer to the state budget. And quickly! Such is the circumstance as Jan Brewer takes over the 9th floor of the Executive Tower at the state capitol.

Several state agency heads have already tendered their resignations, and more are likely to follow as a republican takes over an administration filled with appointed directors affiliated with the democratic party.

What does all of this mean for Arizona, besides chaos? That’s what we hope to find out! Former lawmaker and gubernatorial transition director Chris Herstam is confirmed for the show (Update: He had to cancel). Economist Alan MaGuire is booked. Brewer is the 4th governor MaGuire has advised during a transition. Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Patterson will also be a guest. (Patterson and Jan Brewer both served in legislative leadership)The only Democrat not in D.C., Bob Grossfeld, rounds out the guests. Have a comment or question? Please leave it below. If you don’t see your post right away, don’t worry, we moderate our posts to keep spammers from having a field day.

Here and Now - Governor Janet Napolitano

Arizona governor Janet Napolitano joins us for what could be her final show as governor. Few elected officials have the ability to discuss a multitude of topics that Napolitano has. Expect the typical Q & A on current events, such as on the economy, the state budget and transition.

We also encourage listeners to call in and let the governor know what you think of the job she's done --both good and bad. Although we do ask that you handle the latter with respect.

Governor Napolitano

Where do you begin? So many issues to discuss with the governor, only one hour's time.

Is she DC bound to take a cabinet post in the Obama administration? Will she testimony before Congress help states get more money to cover health care and other costs? What will she do about Arizona's dwindling revenues? Oh, and that one million dollar fine paid by Honeywell for polluting groundwater in South Phoenix that is earmarked for the Western Climate Initiative? Might want to make sure lawmakers are in on the deal because they have a way of calling 'check' by moving a different chess piece. Or in his case approving the continuation of the Department of Environmental Quality for two years instead of ten.

I'm sure you have a question or ten to ask. Please remember the more concise a question is (meaning shorter and to the point) the more likely it will be asked of Governor Napolitano.

Here and Now: Governor Napolitano

You have to admit, Janet Napolitano has enjoyed her share of success as a governor without much disapproving reporting by those of us in the media. Sure, she's made a couple missteps, including the way she got Squaw Peak renamed and being unaware of problems at the veteran's nursing home, but otherwise, Governor Napolitano could do no wrong.

She advocated fully funded all day kindergarten and she got it. She wanted more case workers at Child Protective Services and got that. When push came to shove over the recent budget, Republican leaders recommended more budget cuts, but Governor Napolitano was able to preserve many of her spending increases thanks to a Democratic led budget proposal that got the support of a few Republicans--even if it cost their seats in the election.

Time magazine named her one of the top governors in the nation. Napolitano was the first woman elected to chair the National Governor's Association. After saying she would stand by in the Democratic primary, she endorsed Barack Obama, who went on to win the Democratic nomination. Seems Napolitano could do no wrong.

She was able to delay the findings of a tranportation needs study and was able to get business leaders to support a comprehensive ballot measure to fund billions in needed transportation infrastructure. Napolitano even strong armed the powerful homebuilders' lobby and got them to donate to the cause. Was there nothing she couldn't do?

Then the transportation initiative--pushed on this show by the governor--had trouble with invalid petition signatures. It was disqualified as was an initiative to preserve state trust land. Reports of declining state revenues cast suspicion on whether lawmakers and the governor adequately dealt with the funding crisis. Then key staffers begin leaving the Napolitano administration. It caused the Arizona Republic to put two and two together and question, although perhaps not that seriously, if the governor had lost her mojo. You can read the story here.

What do you think? Share your thoughts below!

Governor Napolitano

Governor Napolitano spent the past week leading her party's efforts to craft a national platform for Barack Obama and his vice presidential nominee. Health Care emerged as a major issue. The Platform Committee vowed to guarantee affordable and comprehensive health care for every American. The 51-page platform draft included language to improve the North American Free Trade Agreement, encourage alternative energy use and close the Guantanamo Detention Center. What do you think about the platform? Your thoughts are welcome.

Campaign finance information shows those industries affected by Arizona's employer sanctions law are helping bankroll the opponent of Rep. Russell Pearce in his bid to win the district 18 senate seat (Pearce is term-limited in the house). Pearce is also the target of some pretty negative campaign mailings by a third party group also funded by those who opposed the law requiring employers verify the legal working status of new employees.

It's your chance to talk to the governor. Jot your comment or question below. If you don't see it posted right away, don't worry, we have to monitor postings to prevent SPAM from cluttering our pages. Thanks!

Governor Napolitano

Governor Napolitano returns to Here and Now. Lots to talk to her about. Capitol observers say she pretty much got her way with the budget passed by the legislature, but was it enough to solve declining state revenues?

One way to raise money is the deployment of fixed photo radar and photo radar vans that will be deployed to sites that data determined are where most accidents occur. What do you think of expanding photo radar?

Also, an outspoken former state lawmaker resigned from the Governor's cabinet this month. Sue Gerard had served as the director of the Department of Health Services, an agency she watched like a hawk when she was a lawmaker. What gives? Is it the result of another negative inspection of the state veteran's home?

What would you like to ask the governor? Jot your thoughts down below. To prevent spam--we monitor posts--so if your comment doesn't appear right away--that's the reason why.

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The clock is ticking and still no budget. Lawmakers and the governor have until midnight Monday, June 30th to pass and sign a budget into law (although a past governor has signed it early in the morning and back dated it to midnight). Oh,and lawmakers have more to cut from next years budget. Arizona's recession has caused even less revenue to come into the state, raising the shortfall from $1.8 billion to well over $2 billion. But enough depressing news.

Several national news organizations have mentioned Governor Napolitano as a potential vice presidential candidate or cabinet appointee (Attorney General, Homeland Security Director), even tough the Guv has said her focus is leading Arizona during this difficult time.

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Here and Now - Governor Napolitano

No sooner does the governor receive an award for championing education and early child development than a report surfaces that the governor's office helped broker a deal to keep opposition to a new transportation tax to a minimum. A document leaked to the East Valley Tribune shows a behind the scene's quid pro quo: a homebuilders association agreeing not to contest a transportation tax if a development impact fee is removed from the proposed transportation plan. The deal also calls for homebuilders not to oppose a state trust land measure that will be on the November ballot.

The governor is still awaiting a budget for the next fiscal year. Some lawmakers predict a new budget will soon be done--one that makes up for a $1.8 billion revenue shortfall.

Governor Napolitano vetoed a DUI bill that would have lessened the length of time breathalyser ignition locks would remain on cars of first time offenders. She also rejected a bill that would have local police enforce immigration law.

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Here and Now - Governor Napolitano

Governor Napolitano joins Here and Now to talk about the issues facing the state. Have a question or comment? The floor, er, webpage is yours. If your entry doesn't appear right away -- don't worry -- we have to moderate the blog -- so spam doesn't show up instead.

Here and Now: Governor Napolitano

Who was it who once said there are "lies, damn lies and statistics?" Well, looks like the governor's budget folks have taken off their rose colored glasses and realized that revenue is down. Way down! Meaning, the state has more than a billion dollars to cut from its current budget that ends June 30th and more than $1.5 billion from next years. Gulp! Lawmakers are into their sixth week of work, and while some argue over guns in schools and guest workers, others worry about where the knife will slice when the dust has settled on budget talks. Enough metaphors for ya?

Just gettin' started. Lobbyists will tell you there are not necessarily advocating for any particular special interest legislation this session, they're playing defense, as in making sure their special interests are not negatively affected by the state's whopping budget shortfall.

Oh yea, the guv did go to D.C. this month to meet with colleagues and her peers in federal office. And looks like her endorsement of Barack Obama may not have been enough for him to close the gap on Hillary Clinton in Arizona, but Obama is on a roll in other states pilling up victories and convention delegates along the way.

Got a bone to pick with the govenor? Comment? Question? The floor, er, weblog, is yours.

Here and Now - Governor Napolitano

Governor Napolitano is our guest this week. She outlined an ambitious proposal to allow every AZ high school graduate with a B average to get free tuition at community colleges starting in 2012. She also wants Arizona's three universities to freeze tuition for students for a four year period after they start. NAU does this. ASU increases rates on a graduated scale, but U of A is guilty of raising rates when the Board of Regents approves tuition hikes. The governor also wants to start planning for a 'legacy' transportation infrastructure that would include rail service between Phoenix and Tucson. Plus, the guv is asking lawmakers to allow kids up to age 25 to be allowed to stay on their parents insurance policy or on the rolls of Kidscare if they receive free or reduced coverage from the state.

And the last few shows host Steve Goldstein has asked the governor if she had decided to endorse a democratic presidential candidate. Each time she said she was going to wait until after the Feb. 5 primary. Then, Napolitano came out after the New Hampshire primary and officially endorsed Barack Obama. Say what? We'll ask the guv about what caused her to change her mind.

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Here and Now - Governor Napolitano

Governor Napolitano joins Here and Now for her final appearance of 2007. She faces a growing budget deficit that could top one billion dollars. Some lawmakers are now questioning why the governor didn't call them into a special session earlier this year when they could have addressed the problem sooner. Arizona's employer sanctions law is two weeks and one lawsuit away from going into effect. We'll find out what Napolitano thinks of the latest legal challenge.

We'll also look back at the significant issues affecting our state that Governor Napolitano has had to deal with. Your ideas are welcome below, as are your comments and questions for the governor.

Here and Now - Governor Napolitano

Governor Napolitano visits KJZZ for her monthly chat with Here and Now host Steve Goldstein and KJZZ listeners. And while the governor may find she has many things to be thankful for, dealing with an estimated $675 million budget deficit is not one of them. How will the Guv solve the problem with out massive cuts? Also, Napolitano helped kick off a campaign last month targeted at underage teenage drinking. We'll ask her what's behind the campaign and what it hopes to achieve. Have a question or comment? Add it below. We do use comments on air--but must shorten them, so if you keep it short, it has a better shot of getting asked on-air to the governor.

Here and Now: Governor Napolitano & BBC's WHYS

All Hallow's Eve brings a special programme to KJZZ. Arizona governor Janet Napolitano joins us for her regular appearance along with a team of Brits and others from the BBC's World Have Your Say or WHYS. WHYS is broadcast internationally letting listeners set the agenda for discussion. If you haven't heard the programme (got to love the way people who write proper English spell) click here . Tell us below what you would like to talk about that would also appeal to an international audience or post it directly on on WHYS's website.

Here and Now: Governor Napolitano

What happens if lawmakers passed a $10.6 billion dollar budget and the governor signed it, but we don't have $10.6 billion dollars to spend? Talk about a big 'ooops!' That's the situation Arizona is in three months after the new budget kicked in. Revenue is now estimated to be $600 million less than originally projected, meaning something's got to give. But what? Governor Napolitano proposes cutting executive agency budgets by $100 million, save $300 million by switching to a lease-purchase approach to building schools, and raid $200 million from the rain-day fund. Get out your umbrella, because whatever lawmakers agree to, it may not be raining lollypops and gumdrops. What do you think? Jot your comment or question below. (A tip--the shorter the comment or question--the more likely it will be asked)

Here and Now: Governor Napolitano

Governor Janet Napolitano is our guest on Here and Now. Have a question or comment for the governor? Add it below. We use as many comments and questions on-air as possible. A key to getting your question asked is to keep it brief--two to three sentences.

Here and Now - Governor Napolitano

With her signature on House Bill 2779, Governor Napolitano put Arizona at the forefront of the immigration debate by signing into law the toughest employer sanctions law in the nation. The governor signed it only after an immigration reform proposal fell apart in the U.S. Senate. Still, Napolitano says many improvements need to be made to make the new law more effective. Governor Napolitano previously signed into law a bill that helps clean up the valley's air, but will it? Have a comment about what the legislature passed, and the governor signed or vetoed? Post your comments or questions below. Select comments will be used on-air during Here and Now. Because of spammers, your comment must first be approved before it goes live, so if it doesn't appear right away, don't worry, it will be online soon.

Here and Now: Governor Napolitano

Governor Napolitano joins Here and Now host Steve Goldstein as she does each month to talk about current issues affecting Arizona. Wednesday,we'll get the governor's assessment of the latest immigration reform proposal from Washington. We'll also ask her about the veto's of immigration related bills passed by the state legislature as well as a bill targeting Homeowners Associations. We'll find out what Governor Napolitano thinks about the budget passed out of the state senate and how it address transportation, education and prison issues. Your questions are encouraged! Post your question or comment for the Governor below or simply call when she is on the air Wednesday, May 23rd from 11am to noon at 480.774.8200.

Governor Janet Napolitano

Governor Janet Napolitano joins Here and Now host Steve Goldstein to talk about the latest issues affecting Arizona. On the agenda for Tuesday: the safety of Arizona's schools and colleges; a new state budget and pending legislation; and President Bush's recent trip to the Arizona/Mexico border. You can post your comment or question for the governor below or call 480.774.8200 and speak with the governor live from 11 to noon, Tuesday, April 24.

Here and Now: Governor Janet Napolitano

Governor Napolitano joins 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. Tuesday, March 27 from 11 to noon, Napolitano will share her thoughts on the latest immigration and transportation proposals under consideration by the legislature. You're invited to join the discussion by calling 480.774.8200 or posting a comment or question by clicking on "comments" link below.

Governor Napolitano on Here and Now

Tuesday, February 20th from 11 o'clock till Noon on Here and Now, Governor Napolitano joins us for her monthly visit.

She and host Steve Goldstein will discuss some of the immigration and transportation bills before the legislature. They will also discuss 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.

It's also your chance to talk to the Governor... To post a question ahead of time, click on the "comment" link below, To call-in during the show, phone (480) 774-8200.

Governor Napolitano on Here and Now

Governor Napolitano joins Steve Goldstein on KJZZ's Here and Now Wednesday December 24th from 11 until noon. She's making her usual monthly visit, during which she'll talk about issues facing the state, campaign politics and also take your comments and questions. To call-in during the show, phone (480) 774-8200. To post a question ahead of time, click on the "comments" link below.

Governor Napolitano on Here and Now

This Friday, December 22nd, Governor Napolitano joins 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.



To ask a question during the show, call 480-774-8200 or you can post a question ahead of time by clicking on the link below.

Governor Napolitano on Here and Now

Governor Napolitano joins Steve Goldstein on KJZZ's Here and Now Wednesday October 18th from 11 until noon. She’s making her usual monthly visit, during which she'll talk about issues facing the state, campaign politics and also take your comments and questions. To call-in during the show, phone (480) 774-8200. To post a question ahead of time, click on the "comments" link below.

Governor Napolitano

Governor Napolitano appears on Here and Now for her monthly appearance Friday, September 22nd from 11am to noon.

The governor recently sent a letter to Senator John McCain asking for his support in a power struggle between governors and President Bush over who controls state National Guard units. Napoltiano now knows who she'll face in the general election. What is her reaction to Len Munsil winning the Republican primary election and what's her strategy to win-re-election to office?

To call-in during the show, phone (480) 774-8200. To post a question or comment on this issue ahead of time, click on the "comments" link below.

Governor Napolitano

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.

To call-in during the show, phone (480) 774-8200. To post a question or comment on this issue ahead of time, click on the "comments" link below.

Governor Napolitano

What is the state doing to help Phoenix police catch two different suspected serial killers? Just one of the many issues Governor Napolitano will discuss on Here and Now, Wednesday, July 19 from 11 a.m. to noon. Other potential discussion items include: the new state budget; the prosecution of illegal immigrants under a law designed to go after those who smuggled them in; legislative bills denying certain benefits to illegal immigrants that were vetoed by the governor and put on the ballot by lawmakers and the turmoil in Mexico over the presidential election.

Potential Topics

• Search for serial killers


• ABA report on Arizona death penalty


• Immigrant smuggling conspiracy trials


• Federal immigration reform


• State referenda affecting illegal immigrants


• November ballot measures


• New Arizona budget


• Accelerated AZ transportation construction


• Forest Fires


• Mexican presidential election

Governor Napolitano on Here and Now

On Wednesday's Here and Now, Governor Napolitano is in studio for an hour of conversation. We’ll be discussing the state budget, immigration reform, gas prices and a host of other subjects.

To contact the governor, visit www.azgovernor.gov, phone Constituent Services at: 602.542.1318, or email at azgov@az.gov.

Governor Napolitano

On Wednesday's Here and Now, Governor Napolitano is in studio for an hour of conversation. We’ll be discussing the state budget, immigration reform (including President Bush’s Monday speech on the subject), gas prices and a host of other subjects.

To ask a question during the show call 480-774-8200 or you can post a question ahead of time by clicking the "comment" link below.

To contact the governor, visit www.azgovernor.gov, phone Constituent Services at: 602.542.1318, or email at azgov@az.gov.

Governor Napolitano

On Wednesday's Here and Now, Governor Napolitano is in studio for an hour of conversation. We’ll find out her perspective on last week's immigration rally in Phoenix that drew more than 100,000 people…and what’s next for immigrant-related legislation in Arizona. And after three months, legislative leaders and the Governor have finally started budget talks. Those topics, plus rising gas prices, the upcoming wildfire season.

To ask a question during the show call 480-774-8200 or you can post a question ahead of time by clicking the "comment" link below.

To contact the governor, visit www.azgovernor.gov, phone Constituent Services at: 602.542.1318, or email at azgov@az.gov.

Governor Janet Napolitano

In this installment of Here and Now, Governor Napolitano joined us.

To contact the governor, visit www.azgovernor.gov, phone Constituent Services at: 602.542.1318, or email at azgov@az.gov.

You can view questions posted online during the show by clicking on the "comments" link below.

Governor Janet Napolitano

In this installment of Here and Now, Governor Napolitano joined us. We discussed her State of the State address. We also talked about her priorities and what to expect from the GOP controlled legislature. Additional 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.

To contact the governor, visit www.azgovernor.gov, phone Constituent Services at: 602.542.1318, or email at azgov@az.gov.

Governor Janet Napolitano

Wednesday on Here & 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 & 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.

Governor Janet Napolitano

In this hour of Here & Now, Governor Napolitano joined us. Wel 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.

Governor Janet Napolitano

Governor Napolitano was our in-studio guest Here and Now. We opened the phones and invited listeners into the conversation.

Some of this week's topics were the state's plan for dealing with a potential outbreak of avian flu.  Higher interest rates may threaten Arizona's economy.  A research group says global warming is affecting our water supply and voters will be asked to show an ID to vote in elections next year.

Transportation Issues

As part of From Here to There, Valley Transportation in 2005, beginning Wednesday on KJZZ, we begin an in-depth look at transportation issues in the Valley with an hour long discussion on Wednesday's Here and Now at 11. From light rail and alternative transportation, to traffic lights and freeways.

Governor Janet Napolitano

Wednesday on Here & Now, Governor Napolitano joins us. We'll get the Governor'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.

Governor Janet Napolitano

Wednesday on Here & Now, Governor Napolitano joins us. We'll get an update on talks with the GOP leadership over the English-learning legislation. Other potential topics include a probe into illegal voter registration, will Arizona get its fair share of money from the Federal Transportation Bill, and we'll get the Governor's take on whether intelligent design should be taught in a high school science curriculum.

Governor Janet Napolitano

In this hour of Here & Now, Governor Napolitano joins us.  We'll talk about the State's role in enforcing federal immigration laws and how Proposition 200 might affect voters at the polls.  Also, what steps the state is considering to combat global warming.

Governor Janet Napolitano

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.

Governor Janet Napolitano

Governor Napolitano joins us on Here and Now. A budget agreement has been reached and state lawmakers have adjourned but some issues remain: we’ll talk about the effort to de-fang the aims test. The governor has vetoed official english legislation. supporters promise a ballot initiative. Other issues sure to come 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.

Governor Janet Napolitano

Governor Napolitano joins 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

Governor Janet Napolitano

Governor Napolitano joins 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.

Governor Janet Napolitano

Governor Napolitano joins us to talk about the top issues facing Arizona: from water management, to education, to budget priorities. And, as part of Arizona Week, we'll ask the governor to recount her first visit to the state and how she decided to settle here.

Governor Janet Napolitano

This week, on Here and Now, we'll talk with Governor Napolitano about the drought task force, where the Governor has called for a culture of conservation.  As state lawmakers reconvene in January, the Governor says hammering out a new budget agreement with what is expected to be a more conservative legislature will be a priority.  Also, the GOP controlled legislature is expected to consider a consititutional ban on same sex marriage.  We'll also talk about the Bush administration's plans for immigration reform in a second term. 

Governor Janet Napolitano

This week, on Here and Now, we'll talk with Governor Napolitano about what to expect from the upcoming legislative session.  Education issues may figure prominently with debate expected over all-day kindergarten and AIMS testing.

Governor Napolitano

Please Note: Governor Janet Napolitano’s public schedule for today, including her monthly appeareance on KJZZ's Here and Now, has been cancelled.  She is scheduled to be back on the program next month.

The ability to post a comment on Today's show has been disabled.  Please feel free to post a comment for next month's discussion with the governor, or for next week's show.

Governor Napolitano

This Wednesday on Here and Now, we welcome Governor Napolitano back to the program. This will be her last appearance on Here and Now before the election, and we'll get her view of the various propositions on the ballot and about the presidential race... We'll also talk about available flu vaccines and unease over the gas pipelines that supply Arizona. We'll also be taking your phone calls at 480-774-8200.

You can also post your questions or comments for the Governor online using the link below:

Governor Napolitano

In this hour of  Here and Now we welcomed Governor Napolitano back to the program to talk about what many political moderates see as carnage at the polls from Tuesday's election.  Additionally, we talked 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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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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During this show, we'll discuss the wildfires burning across Arizona, along with presidential politics and the state's improving economy.

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During this show, we'll discuss the Governor's priorities for the state - from early childhood education to a new push against domestic violence.