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State Capitol News

817 Episodes

1 minutes | Oct 31, 2011
State lawmakers gather for special session regarding Independent Redistricting Commission
State lawmakers are gathering at the Capitol this afternoon for a special session. But Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports there has been a holdup.
1 minutes | Oct 30, 2011
Brewer ousting Independent Redistricting Commission panel members may cause legal ramifications
An attorney for the Independent Redistricting Commission all but vowed today to sue Gov. Jan Brewer if she attempts to oust panel members based on her list of allegations. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports.
1 minutes | Oct 27, 2011
Judge blocks Attorney General Tom Horn from investigating Independent Redistricing Commission violated state's Open Meeting law
A judge this morning blocked Attorney General Tom Horne from investigating whether members of the Independent Redistricting Commission violated the state's Open Meeting Law. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports.
1 minutes | Oct 26, 2011
Third of Arizona consumers say some major purchases cannot be put off any longer despite curtailing spending
A new survey today suggests that the state's economic recovery could be built on broken washing machines and worn out transmissions. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer explains.
1 minutes | Oct 25, 2011
New poll shows Republican voters in state divided between presidential candidates
A new poll shows Republican voters in the state appear evenly divided between a long-time politician and a former pizza magnate in who they'd like to be the nominee. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports.
2 minutes | Oct 11, 2011
New abortion restrictions effecting women
Some new restrictions on abortions that took effect last month are having an effect. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports.
2 minutes | Oct 11, 2011
Political parties get look at lines for new legislative districts
The political parties are getting a look at the lines for the new legislative districts. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports officials from both have concerns -- but not the same ones.
1 minutes | Oct 4, 2011
Tohono O'odham Nation warns Congress they will sue if legislation approves ban of gaming on tribal land
The chairman of the Tohono O'odham Nation warned members of Congress on Tuesday that his tribe will sue if they approve legislation banning gaming on land it owns near Glendale.
2 minutes | Sep 25, 2011
Biven's announces US Senate bid
Former Democratic Party Chairman Don Bivens announced his bid this morning to be the state's next U-S senator. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports.
2 minutes | Sep 22, 2011
Request by state's three universities for increase in state funding for next school year likely to have hard time at Legislature
The request by the state's three universities for big increases in state funding next school year is likely to have a hard time at the Legislature. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer explains.
0 minutes | Sep 22, 2011
Request by state's three universities for increase in state funding for next school year likely to have hard time at Legislature
The request by the state's three universities for big increases in state funding next school year is likely to have a hard time at the Legislature. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer explains.
0 minutes | Sep 20, 2011
State Congressional member thinks he has come up with a way to give up dollar bills for coins
Prior efforts to force Americans to give up their dollar bills in favor of coins have failed miserably. But Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports one member of the state's congressional delegation thinks he has come up with the magic formula.
0 minutes | Sep 19, 2011
Grocery shoppers should be finidng lower food prices, but does appear to be the beginning of a trend
A new study today shows that grocery shoppers should be finding slightly lower food prices. But Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports this does not appear to be the beginning of a trend.
0 minutes | Sep 14, 2011
State jobless rate dips in August
New figures today show that the state's jobless rate dipped last month. But Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports that does not mean things are getting better.
0 minutes | Sep 13, 2011
Foes of Pearce clear last hurdle in bid for special election
Foes of Senate President Russell Pearce cleared the last hurdle Tuesday in their bid to force him into a special election this fall. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports.
0 minutes | Sep 11, 2011
Planned Parenthood will not appeal court ruling that allows state to impose restructions on abortions
Planned Parenthood announced this morning will not appeal a court ruling allowing the state to impose new restrictions on abortion that take effect Tuesday. But Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports this is not the end of the legal fight.
0 minutes | Sep 6, 2011
State's top prosecutor asks judge to force three members of independent redistricting commission to talk with investigators
The state's top prosecutor is asking a judge to force three members of the Independent Redistricting Commission to talk with his investigators. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer explains why.
0 minutes | Sep 6, 2011
Cases connected with last year's border patrol agent murder being farmed out to federal prosecutors
The cases against those connected with last year's murder of a border patrol agent near Rio Rico are being farmed out to other federal prosecutors. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer explains why.
0 minutes | Aug 31, 2011
State Supreme Court to agree whether Russell Pearce will face recall election in November
The state Supreme Court agreed late Wednesday to decide -- soon -- whether Senate President Russell Pearce will face a recall election in November. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer explains.
0 minutes | Aug 30, 2011
State education officials agree they will no longer force school to retrain or reassign English immersion teachers with accents
State education officials have agreed they will no longer force schools to retrain or reassign English immersion teachers because they speak with an accent. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer explains.
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