Arizona AG Horne: Supreme Court ruling could end "coercion" of states

Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne says he was surprised by today’s ruling on the Affordable Care Act by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Discussion of the Supreme Court's decision to uphold healthcare act

The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the Affordable Care Act. The court upheld the act by a 5-4 decision, with Chief Justice Roberts writing the majority opinion.

Supreme Court upholds most of the Affordable Care Act

The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the individual insurance requirement at the heart of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert spoke with James E. Dalen, Dean Emeritus of the University of Arizona College of Medicine, about the decision.

First West Nile case of the year found in Maricopa County

The state and county Health Departments have confirmed the first case of West Nile Virus in a human this year. 

A Battle for the Soul of Islam

Phoenix physician Dr Zuhdi Jasser talks about his book A Battle for the Soul of Islam, and explains the current struggle within Muslim communities with differing ideas.

Arizona Chamber President "thrilled" with Governor's executive order

The President and CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry says he’s “absolutely thrilled” that Governor Jan Brewer has extended the regulatory review and moratorium for state agencies. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

The fallout from Supreme Court's ruling on SB 1070

Former state lawmaker Chris Herstam and John MacDonald, owner of local lobbying and consulting firm Policy AZ, explain the reactions of politicians to the Supreme Court's ruling on SB 1070. Glenn Hamer, president and CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce, talks about the perspective of the business community.

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton on SB 1070 and Arizona's economy

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton talks about the image overhaul Arizona needs in order to attract new businesses in the wake of the SB 1070 controversy.

New playoff system for college football championship expected in 2014

Dennis Lambert was joined by Fiesta Bowl Executive Director Robert Shelton to discuss the new college football playoff and its impact on the Valley.

New Releases Tonight!

   Smoky voiced singer Cassandra Wilson's new CD is so atmospheric it takes you to another country, and that country is Italy.   We'll also travel with saxaphonist Javon Jackson to a Lucky 13, and hear Branford Marsalis and his band, "Playin' Tunes".  It's a fun night of new releases and you just might fall in love with someone you never heard before.  Jazz awakes tonight at 8.


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