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March 2012
The Arizona Senate this afternoon is scheduled to debate a compromise proposal that would change the state’s system of publicly funded political campaigns, in exchange for not asking voters to gut it.
March 30, 2012
It’s that time of year when increased temperatures create the potential for a type of air pollution you can’t see or smell. Ozone but can be deadly to asthmatics, children and seniors with respiratory problems.
March 30, 2012
The annual Pat’s Run will be held in Tempe later this month. But runners across the country will also be honoring the late Pat Tillman. The crowd of runners at 2011's Pat's Run Tempe. (Photo courtesy Pat Tillman Foundation) On April 21, thousands of runners will fill the streets of Tempe to raise money for the Pat Tillman Foundation.
March 30, 2012
Junius A. Bowman, who died Feb. 26, served as president of the Phoenix Urban League from 1962 to 1992. Junius Bowman, former president of the Phoenix Urban League. (Photo courtesy Greater Phoenix Urban League) When he took over the agency there were three employees.
March 30, 2012
The Arizona Senate on Monday will vote on a measure that would put new restrictions on new drivers. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports. MARK BRODIE: The bill would prohibit drivers younger than 18 from using cell phones or other electronic devices for the first six months they’re behind the wheel, except in emergencies.
March 30, 2012
Tomorrow marks the 85th birthday of former farm labor leader Cesar Chavez. During the 60s and 70s Chavez fought to improve working conditions for farm workers. Now the National Parks Service plans to recognize his legacy.
March 30, 2012
State and federal investigators are looking at Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu in regard to possible destruction of public records and violations of federal campaign laws. KJZZ's Al Macias reports.State authorities are trying to find out if more than 6,000 electronic files, mostly emails, were deleted.
March 30, 2012
(Tempe, AZ) - The Bad Cactus Brass Band stopped by KJZZ and played live music between answering questions from Blaise Lantana. Hear how the band was formed and what happens if members can't make it to gigs.
March 29, 2012
The Obama administration is halting immigration court proceedings in four cities. The move will give authorities time to review thousands of cases and delay deportation for many non-criminal undocumented immigrants.
March 29, 2012
The Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association has dropped its lawsuit against the state. The group had sued over a 5 percent cut in the reimbursement rate from the state for hospitals and physicians treating Medicaid patients.
March 29, 2012
