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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 Republican Al Melvin and Democrat Cheryl Cage, the two candidates for Arizona Senate District 26.

Key Senate Match-Up In LD 26

Sep 27, 2010 Republican incumbent Senator Al Melvin is facing a rematch from Democratic challenger Cheryl Cage in Legislative District 26.
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.
Jim Nintzel of the Tucson Weekly, Sarah Garrecht-Gassen of the Arizona Daily Star, and Mark Evans of the TucsonCitizen.com join Bill Buckmaster for a discussion of Rio Nuevo and the political races for governor, CD8, and CD7.

Latest on the Hot Political Races

Sep 24, 2010 Is Terry Goddard closing in on Governor Brewer? Jesse Kelly is named "GOP Young Gun" and what about CD7 and the McClung-Grijalva race?
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.
AZ D26 House

Three-way Race for Two Seats in LD 26

Sep 22, 2010 Democratic Representative Nancy Young Wright, Republican Representative Vic Williams and Republican Challenger Terri Proud want to represent Arizona's 26th Legislative District.
Secretary of State debate

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.
Tucson Mayor Bob Walkup discusses the big issues voters will be deciding in November.

Decision Time Coming for the City of Tucson

Sep 16, 2010 Tucson Mayor Bob Walkup talks about the two very important decisions voters will be deciding on in the November elections.
Arizona State Treasurer candidates

Battle for the State's Top Money Man

Sep 13, 2010 Democrat Andrei Cherny and Republican Doug Ducey face-off in their battle to become Arizona State Treasurer.

Tucson Muslims Celebrate End of Ramadan

Sep 10, 2010 Leaders Say They Hope to Transcend Contentious Atmosphere

Unauthorized Immigration Statistics Are Trending Downward

Sep 9, 2010 Decade-Long Downward Trend Continues According to Pew Hispanic Research Center Report
TUSD Board Candidates

TUSD Candidates

Sep 7, 2010 Come November voters will decide how to fill two seats on the TUSD governing board.
Roundtable panelists Valdez, Nintzel, Garrecht Gassen, Bill Buckmaster

Latest Numbers on the Race for Arizona Governor

Sep 3, 2010 Friday Roundtable panel focuses on the race for Arizona governor and the latest polling numbers showing Governor Brewer with a comfortable lead over Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard.

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