Torts

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Proposition 103 Package (Palacio); Greg McFarland In-Studio Interview (Palacio); Howard Fischer In-Studio Interview (Palacio); McFarland and Fischer In-Studio Interview (Palacio). Segments on the daily gubernatorial and senate election public opinion survey results and Proposition 103 (tort reform).

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Don Harris Remote Interview (Corso); Homeless/Chronically Mentally Ill Package (Shelton); Thomas Bittker In-Studio Interview (Shelton). Segments on Arizona Legislature issues (tort reform, pornography, and English as the state's official language), and support for homeless people who are chronically mentally ill. There is a silent pre-show take for the first 50 seconds; the title card is then shown and the episode continues normally.

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Tort Reform Package (Taylor); Rep. John King and Howard Fischer In-Studio Interview (Taylor). An entire episode on Arizona Legislature issues (tort reform and liability insurance).

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Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss Governor Mecham's fiscal budget proposal, Legislature (tort reform) and Senate (English as the state language) issues, and teacher limitations. Panelists include John Kolbe, Political Editor, Phoenix Gazette; Jana Bommersbach, Associate Editor, New Times; Laurie Roberts, Assistant City Editor, Arizona Republic; Andy Zipser, Greater Phoenix Business Journal.

Scope and Contents Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss government-related topics (the taxing authority of municipalities, a state holiday for Martin Luther King Jr., the homeless, tort reform, and drug testing for motorists). Panelists include Sam Stanton, Statehouse Reporter, Arizona Republic; Bill Gruber, Freelance Journalist; Laurie Asseo, Legislative Reporter, Associated Press; John Leach, Assistant City Editor, Arizona Republic. There are television advertisements for the first 1:30; the...

Scope and Contents Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss political disagreements between candidates, politicians' stances on various issues (toxic waste, financial disclosure requirements for candidates, and a sales tax reduction proposal), tort reform initiatives, and the construction of a downtown sports stadium. Panelists include Keven Ann Willey, Political Reporter, Arizona Republic; Max Jennings, Executive Editor, Mesa Tribune; Jack Lavelle, Political Reporter, Phoenix Gazette; John Leach,...

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Friday Edition. Panelists discuss the potential loss of federal highway funds due to excessive speeders, air pollution in southern Arizona, the death of American troops in Honduras, and Arizona Legislature issues (AIDS and tort reform). Panelists include Jana Bommersbach, Associate Editor, New Times; Jack Lavelle, Legislative Reporter, Phoenix Gazette; Keven Ann Willey, Legislative Reporter, Arizona Republic; Howard Fischer, Phoenix Bureau Chief, Arizona Daily Star.

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Friday Edition. Panelists discuss an air quality lawsuit, Arizona Legislature issues (bar owner liability, family planning, and tort reform), Phoenix stadium plans, and an increase in water costs for high-consumption users. Panelists include Jana Bommersbach, Associate Editor, New Times; Laurie Roberts, Legislative Reporter, Arizona Republic; Howard Fischer, Phoenix Bureau Chief, Arizona Daily Star; Jack Lavelle, Legislative Reporter, Phoenix Gazette.

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Keven Ann Willey Remote Interview (Grant); VDT Hazards Package (Palacio). Segments on Arizona Legislature issues (legislator rankings, tort reform, air quality) and the hazards of computer screens (possible miscarriages and birth defects). There is a pre-show take for the first minute; the title card is then shown and the episode continues normally.

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Allan Stanton In-Studio Interview (Corso); Howard Fischer and Allan Stanton In-Studio Interview (Corso). Interviews with Allan Stanton and Howard Fischer about an increase in civil lawsuits caused by liability insurance issues and the need for tort reform.