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.

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.

Glendale businesses await mayor, city council elections

As Glendale voters prepare to elect a new mayor for the first time in nearly two decades, and new city council members, the city is dealing with several major issues: the sale of the Phoenix Coyotes and payments to run the city-owned arena, and a controversial sales tax increase to name just a few. But, as KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports, some business owners still seem upbeat about the city’s future.

Arpaio critics take opportunity to register voters

As the trial of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and Sheriff Joe Arpaio went on in federal court yesterday, dozens of young people launched a voter registration drive targeting Latino voters.

Glendale rejects signatures to ask voters to overturn Coyotes deal

Glendale has rejected the signatures turned in by critics of the city’s deal with the prospective new owner of the Phoenix Coyotes. They’d wanted to give city voters a chance to overturn the 20-year, $324 million lease agreement. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

McCain, Kyl endorse Jeff Flake for Senate

Jeff Flake’s campaign for Senate got a major boost today-- both of Arizona’s sitting Senators gave him their endorsement. 

Republican Primary for Senate heats up

Two experts talk about Arizona’s Republican Primary for Senate and the barbs exchanged between Jeff Flake and Wil Cardon.

Governor Brewer won't oppose "top two primary" initative

Governor Jan Brewer says she won’t take any further steps to have legislators consider election-law changes. 

Peña Nieto wins Mexican Presidential election

The party that governed Mexico for more than 70 years has returned to power. 

Initiative disqualified from ballot

Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett has disqualified an initiative from November’s ballot, because of a problem with petition language. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie has more.

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