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Arizona residents are getting to vote on medical marijuana as part of Proposition 203.

Medical Marijuana Debate

Oct 12, 2010 Arizona voters will get another chance to decide on whether marijuana should be legalized for medical use.

China Expert Dr. David Finkelstein, Vice President and Director of China Studies at the Center for Naval Analyses talks about rising tensions between China and the United States over currency.

Oct 12, 2010 China Expert Dr. David Finkelstein, Vice President and Director of China Studies at the Center for Naval Analyses talks about rising tensions between China and the United States over currency.

Prop 107 Seeks to Ban Preferential Treatment

Oct 8, 2010 Some say wording by out-of-state coalition is deceptive

Jim Nintzel of the Tucson Weekly and Linda Valdez of the Arizona Republic discuss the latest polls on the race for governor and balancing the state budget.

Friday Roundtable

Oct 8, 2010 Linda Valdez of the Arizona Republic and Jim Nintzel of the Tucson Weekly talk about the latest polling in the race for governor and Congressional District 8.

Tom Prezelski, a former AZ state Legislator, and Jeff Rogers, Chair of the Pima County Democratic Party, discuss their positions on Proposition 401 on the the Tucson City Charter.

Tucson Charter Change Debate

Oct 8, 2010 Jeff Rogers, Chair of the Pima County Democratic Party speaks in favor of Proposition 401 while former AZ state Legislator Tom Prezelski voices the opposition.

Up until the time Hollywood discovered Tucson the economy was limited. However, when moving pictures became a part of the local scene they changed Tucson in a profound way.

Old Movies in Tucson

Oct 6, 2010 Up until the time Hollywood discovered Tucson the economy was limited to the three C's of copper cattle and cotton. The moving pictures changed the local scene in a profound way.

In an interview with Bill Buckmaster, Pima County Board of Supervisors' Chair Ramon Valadez discusses the ramifications of Proposition 203, the medical marijuana act, and the proposed recreation facility on the Northwest side of town.

Super Rec-area Planned

Oct 6, 2010 Pima County Supervisors Chairman Ramon Valadez says the board has given the green light to move forward with plans for a massive recreation complex on Tucson's northwest side.

Tucson real estate agent Rah Kohli has proposed a fountain for downtown Tucson area based off of the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Kohli believes the proposed fountain could lead to hotels, restaurants, and other attractions.

Bellagio-style Fountains for Downtown Tucson?

Oct 6, 2010 Local real estate agent is inspired by Las Vegas attraction and hopes for similar project in Tucson.

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.

Republican John Huppenthal and Democrat Penny Kotterman battle it out in the race for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Battle for Top Education Job

Oct 4, 2010 The race for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction: Republican State Senator John Huppenthal faces former teacher and union activist Penny Kotterman in the race to head up the Arizona Department of Education.

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.