Next year's ballot may include marijuana measure

 The voter-approved Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, allows people with a doctor's recommendation to get a state-issued card, to obtain up to 2.5 ounces of pot, every two weeks. Now, Dennis Bohlke is pushing a measure for next year's ballot to make the possession of marijuana legal for all adults. 

Final canvass of votes approved in Maricopa County, with possible election changes on horizon

The final canvass of votes in Maricopa County was approved Monday. Though the vote count is over, possible changes to the election system could be on the way. 

Early voting underway in Maricopa County

Early voting for next month’s general election begins Thursday. 

Primary election voting underway in Arizona

Polls opened at 6 a.m. Tuesday morning, and will remain open until 7 p.m. for voters to cast a ballot in several races. 

Flake looking to Arizona’s open senate seat

Congressman Jeff Flake explains why he wants to be an Arizona Senator and which issues are most important to him.

Sales tax initiative to appear on November ballot

A voter initiative that would make a temporary one-cent sales tax permanent will appear on Arizona’s ballot in November. 

Candidates' petition signatures due today

Candidates running for office this year are facing a deadline of this afternoon to turn in their petition signatures to the Secretary of State's office. From Phoenix, KJZZ's Mark Brodie has more.

Effort underway to protect state parks' funding

A group has filed paperwork to ask voters to protect funding for state parks. As KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports from Phoenix, the parks faced budget cuts during the recession.

How can we motivate people to vote?

In a democratic society, the right to vote is among the most important and powerful tools to affect change in one's country. It may sound idealistic or cheesy, but it's true. So why do so few people actually cast their vote? 

Jon Huntsman Left Off Republican Primary Ballot in Arizona

Arizona Republicans voting in next month’s presidential primary will likely find some unfamiliar names on the ballot--and one major candidate left off. Former ambassador and Utah Governor Jon Huntsman wasn’t eligible.

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