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Republican Pat Kilburn and Democrats Matt Heinz M.D. and Daniel Patterson, the three candidates for two seats in Arizona House District 29, square off in an interview with Bill Buckmaster.

Three Candidates Vie for Two Seats in AZ District 29

Oct 5, 2010 House of Representatives Democratic Reps. Matt Heinz, M.D. and Daniel Patterson face Republican Pat Kilburn in this heavily Democratic district.
In an effort to bridge the budget gap, the state legislature has placed an initiative on the November ballot, one that would divert money voters approved to fund early childhood education.

Proposition 302

Oct 4, 2010 In an effort to bridge the budget gap the state legislature has placed an initiative on the November ballot, one that would divert money voters approved to fund early childhood education.
Tucson Police Department sergeant in a traffic stop.

TPD Sergeant Maria Hawke

Oct 4, 2010 More than 100,000 crimes are committed in Tucson every year.

Proposition 400

Oct 4, 2010 The City of Tucson is asking voters next month to hike the two-cent city sales tax , known as the Business Privilege Tax, by a half-cent to help fund core services.
Admiral Michael Mullen, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff

Admiral Michael Mullen Comes to Tucson

Oct 2, 2010 Watch the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Town Hall
Republican Tom Horne and Democrat Felecia Rotellini face-off in the battle for Arizona's top legal job: Arizona Attorney General.

AG Showdown

Oct 1, 2010 Republican Tom Horne and Democrat Felecia Rotellini face-off in the battle for Arizona's top legal job: Arizona Attorney General.
Three of the four candidates for two seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission, Republicans Gary Pierce and Brenda Burns and Democrat David Bradley.

Four candidates for two ACC seats

Sep 30, 2010 There is a four-way showdown for two seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission.
Bill Buckmaster interviews the two candidates for Arizona Senate District 30, Republican Frank Antenori and Democrat Todd Camenish.

Antenori vs. Camenisch

Sep 29, 2010 Battle for the Arizona state senate seat is district 30 has Republican Senator Frank Antenori facing out against Democratic Challenger Todd Camenisch.
Bill Buckmaster interviews Republican Al Melvin and Democrat Cheryl Cage, the two candidates for Arizona Senate District 26.

Key Senate Match-Up In LD 26

Sep 27, 2010 Republican incumbent Senator Al Melvin is facing a rematch from Democratic challenger Cheryl Cage in Legislative District 26.
In an effort to save Channel 12, the City Channel, Mayor and Council will consider three proposals that would facilitate a merger between Channel 12 and Arizona Public Media.

Proposed AZPM/Tucson 12 Merger Up For Consideration

Sep 27, 2010 Mayor and Council will consider three levels of funding to operate Tucson Channel 12 under the Arizona Public Media Banner
Tucson Police Chief Robert Villaseñor discusses the latest crime rates and the possible effects of the proposed half-cent sales tax increase for the Tucson Police Department.

Tucson's Violent Year

Sep 24, 2010 The number of homicides in the city of Tucson has soared this year. Tucson Police Chief Roberto Villasenor will discuss the homocide rate and the overall crime rate in the city.
Jim Nintzel of the Tucson Weekly, Sarah Garrecht-Gassen of the Arizona Daily Star, and Mark Evans of the TucsonCitizen.com join Bill Buckmaster for a discussion of Rio Nuevo and the political races for governor, CD8, and CD7.

Latest on the Hot Political Races

Sep 24, 2010 Is Terry Goddard closing in on Governor Brewer? Jesse Kelly is named "GOP Young Gun" and what about CD7 and the McClung-Grijalva race?
The way in which unions organize workers is at the heart of Proposition 113.

VOTERS WILL DECIDE PROPOSITION 113 IN November

Sep 23, 2010 The outcome could affect union organizing efforts
Arizona Mine Inspector candidates, Manuel Cruz (D) and Joe Hart (R).

Who Will Be Arizona's Mine Inspector for the Next Four Years?

Sep 23, 2010 Two-way race to determine who will be the state's mine inspector for the next four years has incumbent Republican Joe Hart facing Democratic Challenger Manuel Cruz of Glendale.
AZ D26 House

Three-way Race for Two Seats in LD 26

Sep 22, 2010 Democratic Representative Nancy Young Wright, Republican Representative Vic Williams and Republican Challenger Terri Proud want to represent Arizona's 26th Legislative District.
Secretary of State debate

Secretary of State Showdown

Sep 17, 2010 Sec of State Ken Bennett, a Republican faces off with his challenger Chris Deschene, a Democrat in the battle for the second highest elected office in Arizona.

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