"Arizona Week" Episode 20 for May 27, 2011
State Legislature's toll is $93M in cuts, pass-alongs and revenue take-backs on countiesEpisode 20: Cost Shifts Leave Counties Unhappy
The Legislature imposed $93M in cuts, pass-alongs and takeaways on Arizona's 15 counties in time for budget season
Episode 18: State Water Situation Still Serious
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
Local ranchers say they want more resources and protection on the border to cope with illegal immigration.
Episode 15: A Legislative Wrapup
The Arizona Legislature closed its regular session this week in a rush of bill passages and hijinks
The Republican Rift
Republican council member calls his party dysfunctional
Episode 14: Arizona's Unique Political Dynamics
Redistricting, Kyl, Giffords combo makes the state's political scenario more interesting than usual - Arizona Week explores
Episode 13: The Fourth R: Reductions
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
Arizona prepares for the local impact of a national problem, as a budget deal continues to elude the nation's leaders
Episode 12: Redistricting Arizona
Redrawing state congressional boundaries no longer involves 'smoke-filled back room,' experts say, but the system has fallen short of creating competitive election districts - more tonight at 8:30p.m., on PBS-HD
Finding a Home for Medical Marijuana
As state finalizes regulations about medical marijuana, local residents look for dispensary sites--and find a host of complex requirements
Medicaid Funding in Jeopardy
Healthcare providers uneasy about impact of imminent AHCCCS cuts
Episode 8: Medicaid Cuts Could Constrict State's Recovery
Health care for working poor, insurance rates, and the overall economy would all suffer if Arizona slashes or stops AHCCCS, experts say
Episode 7: Federal Supremacy vs. Arizona's Rights
Attorney General Horne expects to defend state in several cases as Legislature gets confrontational
Bush, Clinton to Chair New National Institute for Civil Discourse
Organization aims to advance the national discussion that arose in the wake of the Jan. 8 shooting and develop constructive solutions
