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Activists Opposed to Bodies Exhibit Mark Departure

Oct 1, 2010 21 Week Run Conclusion Celebrated With Solemn Ceremony

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 the three candidates for Arizona House District 28, Democrats Bruce Wheeler and Steve Farley, and Republican Ken Smalley.

3-Way Race for 2 Seats in AZ House in LD 28

Sep 28, 2010 Democratic Representative Steve Farley, the House minority policy leader, and former Tucson City Council member Bruce Wheeler face Republican Ken Smalley.

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.

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.

Seeking Safety North of the Border

Sep 20, 2010 Wealthy Mexicans are investing time and money in Arizona, concerned about violence in their country.

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.