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KJZZ is an award-winning public radio station and @NPR member station in Phoenix, Arizona. 💙 https://t.co/PyNEbEIqt6 💙 For community and event info, follow @YourKJZZ.
Joined May 2008
With all votes counted in Arizona, Democrat Kris Mayes has defeated Republican Abe Hamadeh in the race for attorney general. The 510-vote margin is close enough to trigger an automatic recount under state law.
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The Associated Press has called Katie Hobbs winner of the Democratic primary for Arizona governor. More primary election results: .
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Arizona has surpassed Mississippi to become the state with the highest per capita death toll from COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, according to the CDC.
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Some high schools in Arizona has a new way of getting announcements in front of their students. We talk to @anneryman about this.
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Rep. Debbie Lesko was heckled and exited the stage during a commencement speech at a high school graduation ceremony on Friday. @vjonesradio reports.
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Arguing they violated the U.S. Constitution, a national organization has sued to keep Arizona Reps. Andy Biggs and Paul Gosar, as well as state Rep. Mark Finchem, off the ballot this fall.
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Democrat Greg Stanton has won reelection to the U.S. House in Arizona's 4th Congressional District. Redistricting put Stanton in a more competitive district this cycle. More Arizona congressional races:
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If Joe Biden maintains his lead in Arizona, @NNPrezNez will cast one of the state’s 11 electoral votes.
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Within one week after the Capitol insurrection, over 3,900 Maricopa and Pima County Republican voters switched parties. @Jill_C_Ryan reports.
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Gov. Doug Ducey’s plan to stack shipping containers along the U.S.-Mexico border has been met with criticism. Now, one border sheriff says if anyone tries to put the containers in his jurisdiction, he’ll have them arrested for illegal dumping.
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An attorney for losing GOP candidates Kari Lake and Mark Finchem told a federal appeals court they have zero evidence electronic voting machines caused ballots to be improperly counted.
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Gov. Doug Ducey has agreed to remove all the shipping containers he has installed along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Brazil's supreme court is expected to vote to criminalize homophobia this week. President Jair Bolsonaro has called himself a "proud homophobe.". The BBC's @poopoosh checks in with @laurengilger.
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Arizonans will be able to continue to vote early despite efforts by the Arizona Republican Party to have the practice declared illegal.
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FBI agents looking into events surrounding former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss have subpoenaed Arizona Senate President Karen Fann, who orchestrated a discredited review of the election.
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A lawsuit has been threatened if governing board members for the Peoria Unified School District keep quoting Bible verses during public meetings.
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Even though he signed a measure into law that would have prevented Arizona public schools from requiring masks, Gov. Doug Ducey is denying that he played a role in banning mask mandates.
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The @ObamaFoundation program gathers motivated young people who want to be civic leaders by addressing specific issues in their communities.
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Rep. Debbie Lesko was heckled and exited the stage during a commencement speech at a high school graduation ceremony on Friday. @vjonesradio reports.
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Arizona won't be banning what has been called critical race theory in public schools.
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Amber Ortega was facing charges for refusing to leave where workers were building Trump’s wall along the border. Sixteen months and two hearings after, she was found not guilty. It was hailed as an unexpected win for Native American religious freedoms.
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Money that was donated to help build a southern Arizona border wall instead went toward luxury purchases for the men who organized the effort. The Show speaks with @JerodMacEvoy about this.
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A judge ruled that the Arizona Senate cannot claim legislative privilege to avoid releasing a wide variety of records related to the so-called audit of the 2020 Maricopa County general election.
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Arizona’s Republican Attorney General Mark Brnovich, who is also in the middle of a political campaign for the U.S. Senate, has made seemingly misleading claims about the Maricopa County’s 2020 election process.
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The Arizona Republican Party is trying to kill the preferred method of voting of more than 80% of state residents.
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Arizona’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic was among the least effective of any state, according to a new report from UC Berkeley. @KDYJournalist reports.
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The House Jan. 6 committee released 34 transcripts Wednesday — including testimony from Arizona Republican Party chairwoman Kelli Ward, who investigators have alleged “aided a coup attempt.”.
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More than 150 Arizona medical professionals called for a statewide mask mandate in K-12 schools. @ben_giles reports.
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Gov. Katie Hobbs is joining Democrats in Phoenix and Tucson on Thursday to announce a measure they plan to introduce in the Arizona Legislature next year. It’s called the Arizona Right to Contraception Act.
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State records show the Arizona Senate has spent more than half a million dollars on legal bills while running its widely criticized election review. @ben_giles reports.
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Early voting is off to a strong start in Maricopa County. A record-shattering 2,900 voters showed up on the first day of in-person voting Wednesday.
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Democrat Julie Gunnigle has conceded the Maricopa County attorney race to Republican incumbent Rachel Mitchell. Mitchell was appointed to the job this spring after Allister Adel resigned.
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A judge has ordered the Arizona Senate to immediately produce the records it has related to the audit of the 2020 election — even those in the hands of Cyber Ninjas Inc., the private firm hired to conduct the review.
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Just a reminder, Arizona: Don't forget to do absolutely nothing with your clocks this weekend. 🕐.
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FBI agents looking into events surrounding former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss have subpoenaed Arizona Senate President Karen Fann, who orchestrated a discredited review of the election.
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The U.S. Treasury Department ordered Gov. Doug Ducey to stop using federal COVID-19 relief funds to pay for two school grant programs that discourage public schools from issuing mask mandates. @ben_giles reports.
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Gov. Doug Ducey violated state law when he unilaterally cut off the extra $300 a week the unemployed in Arizona were getting, a new lawsuit charges.
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"Honestly, I was completely appalled. They are completely out of touch with what is happening here in Arizona and the severity of this public health crisis." — @Supt_Hoffman on President Trump's suggestion that schools reopen this fall.
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.@RealSheriffJoe said his main priorities would be the same as they were when he first ran for sheriff: “Build up the volunteer posse, put up Tent City, and get tough on crime.”.
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If the Arizona Legislature does not lift or extend a 40-year rule on spending caps for schools, many schools could be forced to lay off teachers or close this spring. The Show speaks with @Supt_Hoffman to learn how important it is to solve this issue.
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This election season, The Show is bringing you voices from young Arizonans, beginning with @RealNicoD1, a 15-year-old Republican.
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Cyber Ninjas CEO Doug Logan testified that more than 74,000 mail-in ballots had been counted without any "clear record of them being sent.". Here's how @Garrett_Archer and @ArizonaMirror debunked that claim:.
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The group seeking to force a recall election against Gov. Doug Ducey says their movement is picking up steam in the weeks after the election.
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The Arizona chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics is urging schools to require masks for all students and employees in response to the latest spike of COVID-19 cases. @rociohzz reports.
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Five veterans serving U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema on an advisory council resigned Thursday, accusing the Democrat of reneging on campaign promises to her constituents. @ben_giles reports.
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"Supernatural" fans participate in a different kind of international scavenger hunt called Gishwhes.
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Starting Jan. 1, 2023, Arizona’s minimum wage will increase more than a dollar an hour. The hike is meant to keep up with the cost of living.
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An immigrant rights coalition is calling for an investigation into Gov. Doug Ducey for busing undocumented asylum seekers outside of the state. @Greg_Hahne reports.
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State Rep. Liz Harris was found to have violated House rules by inviting a witness to present false charges about lawmakers and other state officials to a legislative committee.
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Gov. Ducey signed legislation that would delay gender-affirming surgery until age 18. For some trans kids, it's a prime example of government overreach. It could also lead to poor mental health outcomes or, worse, self-harm. @kathymritchie reports.
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UPDATE: The Flagstaff Unified School District’s governing board voted Tuesday to require everyone wear masks while indoors on school property in response to new evidence about the spread of the delta variant.
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Two PACs are looking to challenge Sen. Kyrsten Sinema in Arizona's 2024 Democratic primary. One is hoping to put Rep. Ruben Gallego on the ballot. @MatthewCasey3 reports.
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.@kelliwardaz is a former Republican state legislator and osteopathic physician running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by @JeffFlake.
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✅ Arizona voters have approved Prop. 211, known as “Stop Dark Money.” . Under the proposal, anyone who spends more than $50,000 to influence an election here will have to disclose the original source of donations over $5,000. More proposition results:
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The Mesa temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is currently open to members of the public — something that hasn't happened since 1975. @laurengilger got a tour by the couple charged with organizing it all.
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.@michaelcrow did not mince his words when he stressed the importance of taking COVID-19 seriously. "There's large percentages of people that think this is nothing. They're idiots.".
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A Maricopa County Superior Court judge ruled on Monday that Republican lawmakers violated constitutional rules when they passed significant new policies, like a ban on mask mandates, in the state budget. @ben_giles reports.
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Arizona’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic was among the least effective of any state, according to a new report from University of California, Berkeley. Join the conversation on Facebook.
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Rep. Debbie Lesko was heckled and exited the stage during a commencement speech at a high school graduation ceremony on Friday. @vjonesradio reports.
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Researchers from the University of Arizona College of Medicine say they’ve found a vaccine that effectively prevents Valley fever in dogs. @KDYJournalist reports.
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Last week, Attorney General Kris Mayes joined 23 states and Washington, D.C., in a letter supporting stronger protections for patients’ reproductive health information.
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Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer will serve on the advisory board of a new pro-bono legal network for election workers. @ben_giles reports.
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.@ASlavitt was acting administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services under President Barack Obama. @offcentervoice spoke with him about whether Arizona should be doing more to try to stop the virus.
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Arizona lawmakers are banning most of the state’s K-12 schools from requiring students or staff to wear masks. But as COVID-19 cases rise in the state, some doctors are speaking out, saying the rule puts Arizona children at risk. @KDYJournalist reports.
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Arizona’s vaccination rate is still lagging behind the national average. @TheAngryEpi is a Tucson epidemiologist who has grown frustrated with the state's response to the pandemic. The Show speaks with her.
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An Arizona Public Health Association report shows that over the past 18 months, COVID-19 has become the leading cause of death in Arizona. @Jill_C_Ryan reports.
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The fight in #Mexico for #equality and justice for women is going beyond borders. @RODCERVANTES reports on the non-partisan women’s rights collective @HijasDeLaMx.
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We are a news and jazz station. We do not talk about sports. But if we did, we'd thank the @Suns for an incredible ride.
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.@HardballChris has a new book, "This Country: My Life in Politics and History." @offcentervoice talked with him about it on The Show.
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Diversity visas are awarded to some 50,000 people each year from pre-selected countries with low immigration to the U.S. It’s a lottery system with millions of applicants, those selected must apply for and use their green cards within the fiscal year.
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"It is not normal or OK for anyone — not even the president —to call up a chief election official, no matter what their party, and ask them to change election results," Hobbs said. @kathymritchie reports.
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"This is not the time to propose $1.2 billion in tax cuts over the next three years when Arizonans are still hurting, the pandemic is not under control and the vaccine rollout has been slower than expected." — @reginaldbolding .
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“It is patently unreasonable to suggest that, despite there being zero credible evidence of any impropriety or widespread irregularities, election officials nonetheless have a responsibility to prove a negative,” @SecretaryHobbs wrote to @FannKfann.
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Gov. Katie Hobbs collected nearly $1.5 million in donations from corporations and other special interests to cover the cost of her inauguration. But the event cost only about $207,000 to put on.
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Several Valley chefs are partnering with @WCKitchen to provide meals at polling places. The program not only feeds voters, it also nourishes local restaurants struggling during the pandemic. #ChefsForThePolls.
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Republican Rachel Mitchell has overtaken Democrat challenger Julie Gunnigle and now leads the race to be Maricopa County’s top prosecutor. @MatthewCasey3 reports.
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Downtown Mesa now features banners honoring the first deaf man to win an Oscar for acting.
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The Arizona Attorney General’s Office is launching an antitrust investigation into the proposed merger between grocery store parent companies Kroger and Albertsons.
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.@kyrstensinema was named "Arizonan of the Year" by the Arizona Republic after her win last month made her the state’s first female U.S. senator. @boas_phil joined The Show for his weekly appearance to talk about it.
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Former Maricopa County Recorder @Adrian_Fontes won Arizona's secretary of state race. Fontes shaped his campaign around his opponent and protecting elections in our state. The Show speaks with him how about he plans to tackle his new office.
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A sweeping ballot measure unveiled Wednesday would legalize automatic and same-day voter registration in Arizona, while also restricting the dollar amounts individuals and political committees can contribute to candidates. @ben_giles reports.
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The city of Tempe has opted to celebrate Indigenous People’s Day on Monday instead of Columbus Day. @vjonesradio reports.
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A decision to do away with virtual options for debate and voting at the Arizona Capitol angered Rep. Athena Salman, who's due to give birth on Jan. 11, the second day of session. @ben_giles reports.
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.@amysilvermanaz has been chronicling her daughter's school experience since the first day of kindergarten. Sophie has Down syndrome, and the future was far from certain. Tonight Sophie graduates high school with honors.
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One side effect of the pandemic: Some people are finding extra money to spend on geeky pop culture collectibles. @Todd_McFarlane tells @offcentervoice he's seeing a hugs spike in sales.
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.@T_J_Newman was a flight attendant when she realized just how vulnerable they all were at the hands of the pilot. It sparked the idea for a nail-biting thriller. The Show speaks with her to learn about the book and her story.
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The idea of a passenger rail line between Phoenix and Tucson has captured the attention of Arizonans for a long time. But now, some advocates say it’s closer to reality than it has been in years. 🚄.
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If you’re a parent and your child’s school requires masks, Gov. Ducey is offering $7,000 in COVID-19 relief funds to send your child elsewhere. Critics call it another example of Republicans trying to undermine public education. @ben_giles reports.
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Sen. Mark Kelly was sworn into office Tuesday morning, beginning his first full six-year term in the U.S. Senate.
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A new poll from the Arizona-based research group OH Predictive Insights found that 74% of state voters would support raising the minimum age to buy firearms to 21. @Greg_Hahne reports.
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Starting today, patients seeking hormonal birth control can go straight to the pharmacy without a prescription.
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The Circle K where "Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure" was filmed is closing. But movie lovers will have a chance May 18 to pay homage in a most excellent way.
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A judge on Tuesday told lawyers that he will likely rule that a new Arizona law that prevents a majority of civilians from serving on police oversight panels is unconstitutional.
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↕ Doomscrolling.↕ Doomscrolling.↕ Doomscrolling.☄ Oh hey, Suns won.↕ Doomscrolling.
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Since March, people who are not fully vaccinated made up 98% of deaths and 94% of hospitalizations.
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Civic and business leaders known as the Greater Phoenix Leadership are speaking out against proposed changes to how elections are conducted in Arizona. @vjonesradio reports.
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Arizona turned down a proposal from FEMA to bring a federally run COVID-19 vaccine site, and possibly more doses, to the state, the director of the Arizona Department of Health Services said in a Friday press conference. @rociohzz reports.
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Band teachers put down their batons and picked up their own instruments, marching to a different drum on the Capitol lawn with the #RedForEd #AZTeacherWalkOut.
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