Propositions (Referendum)

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Valley Transit Package, Mayor George Renner Interview, Jane Ducomb Interview (Shelton); Judge Retention Package, Judge Howard Peterson Interview, Tom Zlaket Interview (Palacio); Robert Robb Commentary #47 (McVae). Segments on a proposed rapid transit system project, the merit selection system for state and county judges, and Robert Robb's commentary (Prop. 105 - election wins by majority vote).

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Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss the U.S. Senate race, a poll showing DeConcini falling behind DeGreen, Evan Mecham's intention to vote against Prop. 106, and a lie detector test in the District 4 county supervisor's race. Panelists include Jana Bommersbach, Associate Editor, New Times; Jack Lavelle, Legislative Reporter, Phoenix Gazette; Don Harris, Political and Labor Writer, Arizona Republic.

Scope and Contents Election Day Edition. Proposition 200 Package, Dana Larsen and John Shadegg Interview (Miller); Bommersbach's Byline #116 Package (Bommersbach); Misuse of Polls Package, Mike O'Neil Interview (Palacio); Kids Vote Package (Taylor). Segments on an update on poll results, voter turnout, the merits of Prop. 200 (campaign contribution limits), the misuse of polls in politics, a Valley grade school voting project, and Bommersbach's Byline (early Christmas). There is a silent pre-show take for the...

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Special Post-Election Edition. Election Summary Package, Alfredo Gutierrez, Earl DeBerge, Greg Lunn Interviews (Bloom, Palacio, Shelton); Anne Bendheim Commentary Package (Bendheim). Segments on President-elect George H. W. Bush, the results of various State and Federal elections, an interpretation on the status of local government, and Anne Bendheim's commentary (the symphony's financial situation).

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Insurance Package, Mike Low Interview, Peter Goudinoff Interview (Taylor); Besh-Ba-Gowah Package, Bob Hickman Interview (Taylor); Bommersbach's Byline #118 Package (Bommersbach). Segments on California's proposed insurance cuts and their potential impact on Arizona (Prop. 103), the Besh-Ba-Gowah ruins in the Globe-Miami area, and Bommersbach's Byline (the annual turkey awards).

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Justice Package, Paul Bender and Steve Twist Interview (Wong); Prop. 106 Discussion (Palacio); Robert Robb Commentary #52 (Robb). Segments on the interview process of Arizona Supreme Court Justices, the application of Prop. 106: English-Only, and Robert Robb's commentary (the judiciary selection process).

Scope and Contents Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss the live televised interviews of potential Arizona Supreme Court Justices, Governor Mofford's controversial comments on Prop. 106, and the latest update on leadership of the Arizona Republican Party. Panelists include Howard Fischer, Political Reporter, New Times; John Kolbe, Political Editor, Phoenix Gazette; Sam Stanton, Political Reporter, Arizona Republic. There is a pre-show take for the first 30 seconds; the title card is then shown and...

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Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss Governor Mofford's budget cuts and support of Prop. 106: English-Only, and the presidential head hunting of John Rhodes for Interior Secretary of the Bush administration. Panelists include Mark Flatten, Political Reporter, Scottsdale Progress; Jack Lavelle, Legislative Reporter, Phoenix Gazette; Sandy Schwartz, Executive Editor, Tribune Newspaper.

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Segments on Attorney General Robert Corbin's opinions concerning the new state language law (Prop. 106), Phoenix as the new home of the Grand Prix, and Bommersbach's Byline (congressional pay raises). Prop. 106 Opinion Package, Bob Corbin Interview, Sen. Jaime Gutierrez Interview (Palacio); Phoenix Grand Prix Package, Jack Tevlin Interview (Miller); Bommersbach's Byline #127 Package (Bommersbach).

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Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss Arizona Legislature issues (Governor Mofford's proposed solutions for the budget deficit), the Attorney General's opinion on Prop. 106, questions about Congressman Jim Kolbe's campaign spending, and a new poll on gubernatorial preferences. Panelists include Howard Fischer, Political Reporter, New Times; Sandy Schwartz, Executive Editor, Tribune Newspapers; Sam Stanton, Political Reporter, Arizona Republic.