Budget

Scope and Contents Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss a statement from the State Attorney General's Office that the investigations of Governor Mecham and Lee Watkins have not been concluded, five more subpoenas for Mecham, education issues involving budget cuts and university tuition hikes, and Arizona's efforts to land the superconducting supercollider project. Panelists include Laurie Asseo, Legislative Reporter, Associated Press; John Kolbe, Political Editor, Phoenix Gazette; Laurie Roberts,...

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Anti-Drug Law Package, David Byers and Peter Haynes Remote/In-Studio Interview (Britton); Bommersbach's Byline #81: Bidwill Package (Durrenberger); Disabled Exercise Package (Palacio). Segments on budget issues concerning Governor Mecham's war on drugs, Bommersbach's Byline (why the St. Louis Cardinals should not move to Phoenix), and exercise for differently-abled people. There is a pre-show take for the first 1:05; the title card is then shown and the episode continues normally.

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Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss the second phase of the impeachment process, criticism of the Arizona Senate, Rose Moffard's instatement as the acting governor of Arizona, and the Arizona Legislature's struggle with balancing the fiscal budget. Panelists include Laurie Asseo, Legislative Reporter, Associated Press; Jana Bommersbach, Associate Editor, New Times; Steve Yozwiak, Legislative Reporter, Arizona Republic.

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Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss Evan Mecham's new election, investigation, and request for money; Governor Mofford's appointees, the ongoing budget crisis, and several controversial Arizona Legislature bills. Panelists include Sam Stanton, Statehouse Reporter, Arizona Republic; Doug MacEachern, Political Columnist, Tribune Newspapers; Jack Lavelle, Legislative Reporter, Phoenix Gazette.

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Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss Governor Mofford's personal budget issues and first major policy address on the state budget, Evan Mecham's upcoming criminal trial, and a distribution deal for Phoenix Cardinals tickets. Panelists include Laurie Asseo, Legislative Reporter, Associated Press; Max Jennings, Executive Editor, Tribune Newspapers; John Kolbe, Political Editor, Phoenix Gazette; Richard Robertson, City Editor, Arizona Republic.

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Liver Transplant Funding Package, Leonard Kirschner and Carolyn Walker (Shelton); Nursing Home Financing Package, Linda Exner In-Studio (Taylor); Equine Trust Foundation Package (Palacio). Segments on state budget issues and AHCCCS limitations (children's liver transplants), problems in Arizona's nursing homes (deregulation and lack of staff), and horse disease research at the Equine Trust Foundation.

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Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss the denial of a motion for mistrial at the Mecham brothers' criminal trial, Sam Steiger's criminal sentence, Arizona Legislature issues (balancing the budget and MLK Day). Panelists include Laurie Asseo, Associated Press; Richard Robertson, Arizona Republic; Jack Lavelle, Phoenix Gazette.

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State Budget Package, Don Harris Remote Interview (Miller); Phoenix Symphony Package, Anne Bendheim In-Studio (Britton). Segments on the Arizona Legislature (approved budget) and the Phoenix Symphony's financial issues. There is a pre-show take for the first 1:30 during which time the title card is shown early; the episode then continues normally.

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Friday Edition. Panelists discuss the ending of the Arizona Legislature session (new budget and tax package, and the defeat of MLK Day). Panelists include John Kolbe, Political Editor, Phoenix Gazette; Don Harris, Politician and Labor Writer, Arizona Republic; Dave Hampton, Legislative Reporter, KFYI Radio. There is a pre-show take for the first 1:30 during which time the title card is shown early; the episode then continues normally.

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Phoenix Cardinals Package, Denny Maus Interview (Bloom); Maricopa County Finances Package, Ray Smith Interview (Miller); Robert Robb Commentary #39 Package (Wong). Segments on the Phoenix Cardinals' first preseason game in Seattle and home game stadium, Maricopa County's budget problems, and Robert Robb's commentary (labor unions). There is a pre-show take for the first 1:20; the title card is then shown and the episode continues normally.