Politics and Government

The Violent Roots of Marijuana

Jul 14, 2011 Part 4 of AZPM's Controversy over Cannabis series reveals the darker side of the marijuana story

Who Oversees a Secret Garden?

Jul 13, 2011 Part 3 of AZPM's Controversy over Cannabis series visits a grow house to ask the question: How do you regulate home-grown medical marijuana?

Wildfires Fan Political Flames

Jul 8, 2011 Thin Arizona's forests to stop fires, legislators urge, but others say it's not so simple

Arizona Budget 2012: How It Affects You

Jul 1, 2011 The state budget goes into effect July 1 with plenty of local impacts.

Fiesta Bowl Goes to Rehab

Jun 17, 2011 Can the big-time sports organization recover from its season of scandal?

Tucson Ethnic Studies Program Out of Compliance with State Law

Jun 15, 2011 State Superintendent decides, TUSD ethnic studies supporters react

More Unemployment, More Problems?

Jun 10, 2011 Public policy specialists disagree on benefits of another 20 weeks for long-term unemployed

Episode 20: Cost Shifts Leave Counties Unhappy

May 27, 2011 The Legislature imposed $93M in cuts, pass-alongs and takeaways on Arizona's 15 counties in time for budget season

Loughner Found Not Competent

May 25, 2011 Federal judge finds suspect in Tucson's tragic Jan. 8 shooting incompetent to stand trial, putting case on hold

Episode 18: State Water Situation Still Serious

May 13, 2011 A snowy winter won't save Arizona from its water woes, but does give water managers more time to plan for inevitable drier periods ahead

Ranching's Risky Business in Southern Arizona

Apr 27, 2011 Local ranchers say they want more resources and protection on the border to cope with illegal immigration.

Episode 15: A Legislative Wrapup

Apr 22, 2011 The Arizona Legislature closed its regular session this week in a rush of bill passages and hijinks

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

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

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

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