Self-funded candidates in politics

An expert explains the pros and cons of self-funding for elections, and explains why some candidates choose to go the self-funded route.

Airline merger may move U.S. Airways from Tempe

A merger between U.S. Airways and American Airlines would likely see the airline's headquarters land in Dallas rather than Tempe. An expert analyzes what this could mean for the Valley's economy.

Census already making changes for 2020

The 2020 Census is almost eight years away, but the Census Bureau is looking at lessons learned from the last census.

Figure reported in Davis-Monthan story was incorrect

Last week KJZZ reported a story about an increased number of training flights taking off and landing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson.

Herb Paine: Going for the Gold in Politics

What if we expected of politicians what we expect of Olympians! What if candidates and elected officials actually behaved like Olympians? 

EPA to clean up haze-causing pollutants

  The Environmental Protection Agency has issued its final rule aimed at cleaning up the largest single source of haze-causing pollutants in the country.

New Releases

  Tonight hear the latest jazz from artists who are waiting to be discovered and enjoyed by you. Plus you'll dig the sonic vibe of B3 master Dr. Lonnie Smith's first live recording in 40 years!  New Releases on the 9 O'clock Special tonight.

Medical marijuana lottery results in 97 dispensary certificates

Arizona officials used a bingo-style machine with sets of numbered air-blown balls Tuesday as they picked winners from among more than 400 applicants for certificates to run 97 medical marijuana dispensaries around the state.

Loughner found competent, changes plea to guilty

Jared Loughner has pleaded guilty to 19 counts in the Tucson shooting rampage that killed six people and wounded 13 others, including former-Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.

Judge rules against "top two" primary initiative

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge says a proposed initiative to change Arizona’s primary election system is unconstitutional and will not be on November’s ballot.


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