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Political communications expert Kate Kenski examines the peculiarities of Arizona's current political landscape.

Episode 14: Arizona's Unique Political Dynamics

Apr 15, 2011 Redistricting, Kyl, Giffords combo makes the state's political scenario more interesting than usual - Arizona Week explores
Steve Kozachik, Tucson City Council for Ward 6, describes the signs of fracture he sees in the Republican delegation of Southern Arizona.

The Republican Rift

Apr 8, 2011 Republican council member calls his party dysfunctional

Episode 13: The Fourth R: Reductions

Apr 8, 2011 Arizona public schools begin the task of trimming another $183 million from their budgets - Arizona Week's 13th episode explores
Lawmakers have until midnight April 8 to agree on a budget or the government will shut down.

What the Shutdown Means for Us

Apr 7, 2011 Arizona prepares for the local impact of a national problem, as a budget deal continues to elude the nation's leaders
Jennifer Steen, a professor of political science at Arizona State University, says the current system for redistricting hasn't make districts more competitive.

Episode 12: Redistricting Arizona

Apr 1, 2011 Redrawing state congressional boundaries no longer involves 'smoke-filled back room,' experts say, but the system has fallen short of creating competitive election districts - more tonight at 8:30p.m., on PBS-HD
Arizona needs 700 more primary-care physicians just to get to the national average.

Medicaid Funding in Jeopardy

Mar 8, 2011 Healthcare providers uneasy about impact of imminent AHCCCS cuts

Episode 8: Medicaid Cuts Could Constrict State's Recovery

Mar 4, 2011 Health care for working poor, insurance rates, and the overall economy would all suffer if Arizona slashes or stops AHCCCS, experts say

Peace Corps Turns 50

Mar 2, 2011 UA fellows say international volunteer program continues to have relevance in the world
Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne.

Episode 7: Federal Supremacy vs. Arizona's Rights

Feb 25, 2011 Attorney General Horne expects to defend state in several cases as Legislature gets confrontational
Lena Horne once performed beneath these stage lights.

Web Feature: Saving the Mountain View

Feb 25, 2011 On Ft. Huachuca, one community group fights to preserve a long-forgotten piece of black history
National Institute on Civil Discourse director Brint Milward and co-director Sally Rider discuss the new institute's mission.

Bush, Clinton to Chair New National Institute for Civil Discourse

Feb 21, 2011 Organization aims to advance the national discussion that arose in the wake of the Jan. 8 shooting and develop constructive solutions
Gov. Jan Brewer (R) touts her business development plan as the key to "turning our economy around."

Episode 6: 'Arizona Is Open for Business'

Feb 18, 2011 GOP governor says economic development package will put Arizona ahead of recovery
Ron Barber (left) with fellow congressional staff member Pam Simon. Both were wounded on Jan. 8, 2011.

One Month On, Shooting Survivors Find Strength

Feb 11, 2011 Survivors Ron Barber and Pam Simon say there's a "whole lot yet to be done"
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is on display this month at the Arizona State Museum. Although the treaty is more than 170 years old, it's considered a living document because it continues to shape people's lives in very concrete ways, particularly their relationship to natural resources such as water and grazing.

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Goes On Tour

Feb 11, 2011 Key parts of the historic document that purchased much of the West from Mexico are on display in Tucson during February

Episode 5: For AZ Economy, 'Less Dreadful Times Ahead'

Feb 11, 2011 Chamber exec, economist see slow movement now, more later with government help.
Senator Jon Kyl discusses the impact of the shift in power in Congress in a November episode of *Arizona Illustrated*.

Kyl Wrapping Up Service

Feb 10, 2011 Arizona's junior senator is ready to walk away

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