Mofford, Rose

The Arizona Common Cause Records contain correspondence, memoranda, minutes, agendae, speeches, reports, press releases, rosters and printed material dating from 1970 to 1993.

Mofford First Year Package, Sen. John Mawhinney Interview, Sen. Alan Stephens Interview, Rep. Art Hamilton Interview, Rep. Chris Herstam Interview (Shelton); Anne Bendheim Commentary (Bendheim). Segments on Governor Mofford's first year in office and Anne Bendheim's commentary (Charles Fuller's latest play). There is a pre-show take for the first 1:10; the title card is then shown and the episode continues normally.

Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss Arizona Legislature issues (automobile insurance costs, concealed weapons, and Evan Mecham's request for a new impeachment trial), Mecham's plans to run for governor, and Rose Mofford's bid for re-election. Panelists include Jack Lavelle, Legislative Reporter, Phoenix Gazette; Don Harris, Political Writer, Arizona Republic; Mark Flatten, Legislative Reporter, Scottsdale Progress.

Homeless Package, Louisa Stark Interview, Father Jack Spaulding Interview (Shelton); Mary Orton Commentary (Orton); HUD Package, Dwight Peterson Interview (Palacio). Segments on what has been done since Mother Teresa's visit to help the homeless, Mary Orton's guest commentary (homeless children), and housing for homeless families.

King Holiday Package with Frank Pasquale, Claudia Castano, and Burnadean Jones (Majure); Lynette James Essay (Wong); Poster Contest (Wong); Alex Johnson Commentary (Shapiro). Segments on the King holiday controversy through the eyes of Arizona's students, Lynette James' winning essay about Martin Luther King Jr., and Alex Johnson's guest commentary (his dream for future generations of women and minorities).

AIDS/Marriage Package, Rep. Mark Killian Remote, Rep. Peter Goudinoff In-Studio (Taylor); Robert Robb Commentary #21: Babbitt Campaign Package (Durrenberger); Ana Frohmiller Profile Package (Bloom). Segments on the AIDS marriage measure, Robert Robb's commentary (the end of Bruce Babbitt's presidential bid), and the first woman to run for governor of Arizona (Ana Frohmiller).

Opinions on Mofford Package, John Shadegg In-Studio (Bloom); Andy Hurwitz Remote Interview (Bloom); Robert Robb Commentary #22: Recallitis Package (Durrenberger); Rental Program Package (Palacio). Segments on Bob Corbin's legal opinions of Rose Mofford, Robert Robb's commentary (recall-itis), and AmeriWest's plan to help fix vandalism of vacant homes.

Attorney General's Recall Opinion Package, Jessica Funkhouser Remote (Taylor); Paul Bender In-Studio Interview (Wong); Bommersbach's Byline #90:"It's Over" Package. Interviews with Funkhouser and Bender about the possibility and circumstances of a recall election, and Bommersbach's Byline (irony surrounding the impeachment and new governor). There is a pre-show take for the first 45 seconds; the title card is then shown and the episode continues normally.

Trial Highlights Package, Frank Gordon Remote Interview (Miller); Education Package, Diane Bishop In-Studio (Bloom). Segments on the Arizona Supreme Court's hearing of special actions concerning the recall election, and high school graduation and dropout problems in Arizona.