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Mark Fenn, the Mayor of Benson, joins the studio.

"We Go It On Our Own"

Jan 7, 2011 Benson struggles to grow amid tough economic times
Congress is cracking down on so-called earmarks in the budget. Reporter Christopher Conover sits down with Kimberly Craft to talk about how the ban will effect Southern Arizona.

Pork for the People?

Jan 6, 2011 As new leaders crack down on earmarks, AZPM explores how recent pet projects have affected our region
Steve Lynn, outgoing chairman of the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission, discusses the work of redrawing state Congressional district boundaries.

Slicing Up the Arizona Pie

Jan 6, 2011 New redistricting commission must redraw the state's Congressional district map
Regina Romero, the Democratic Tucson City Councilmember for Ward 1, reveals a new 5-year plan for economic recovery.

New Year, New Plan

Jan 6, 2011 Tucson City Councilmember Regina Romero unveils new plan for economic recovery
Kimberly Craft interviews Bruce Wright, CEO of the University of Arizona's Science and Technology Park, and Joann MacMaster, director of AZCI.

UA Expands Business Incubator

Jan 3, 2011 Joann MacMaster begins as new director
Frank Antenori, Republican State Senator for District 30, and Al Melvin, Republican State Senator for District 26, join the studio for an interview.

Al Melvin and Frank Antenori Talk Jobs

Dec 23, 2010 Republican state senators say job creation is critical for Arizona's economic recovery
The last Friday Roundtable of the year.

Arizona Illustrated's Final Friday Roundtable

Dec 17, 2010 The Friday Roundtable on Arizona Illustrated comes to an end as local journalists discuss the year's top stories
US-Mexico border

Border Patrol Agent's Death Rekindles Immigration Issue

Dec 17, 2010 PBS NewsHour talks to Christopher Conover and Michel Marizco about the state of border security
Ann-Eve Pederson, from the Arizona Education Network, explains school tax credits.

Bringing School Spending Up to Speed

Dec 16, 2010 Arizona Education Network encourages taxpayers to donate to local schools
Border Patrol and Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office vehicles blockade the entrance to a dirt road near Peck Canyon Drive and Circulo Jalapa where U.S. Border Patrol agent Brian Terry was shot, early Wednesday morning. Terry, a BORTAC (Border Patrol Tactical Unit) agent, later died from his gunshot wounds.

Suspect Search Continues

Dec 16, 2010 Manhunt still underway for suspect in Border Patrol agent's killing
Vic Williams (Republican) recently won re-election in District 26.

State Legislature Prepares for Opening Day

Dec 14, 2010 Recently re-elected rep Vic Williams discusses 2011 priorities
The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.

Eavesdropping on the Supreme Court

Dec 10, 2010 Listen to how Arizona defended itself in the nation's highest court

U.S. Fears Rise of Mexico's Old Party

Dec 8, 2010 Wikileaks dispatches show concern among U.S. officials over rise of the PRI

A Tale of Two Ladies

Dec 8, 2010 New book reveals the untold story of Woodrow Wilson's women
U.S. Marines depart a checkpoint and patrol back to Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Afghanistan, May 30, 2010. The Marines are assigned to Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mark Fayloga.

Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Dec 6, 2010 Wingspan director Linda Thomas discusses her experiences in the military and Wingspan's work to support civil rights
The Ironwood Forest National Monument celebrates its 10th anniversary.

National Monument Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Dec 6, 2010 Ironwood Forest is part of the National Monument Conservation System

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