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By Theresa Bierer

Flagstaff, AZ – 2 competing ballot measures would change the way Arizona's state trust lands are managed.

By Laurel Morales

Flagstaff, AZ – Proposition 201, otherwise known as the Smoke-Free Arizona Act, prohibits smoking in most indoor public places, including restaurants and bars. It would add a two cent tax to cigarettes to pay for the ban's enforcement and treatment programs for those who wish to quit. Prop 201 is backed by several health organizations like the American Lung Association.

Flagstaff, AZ – The Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra's artistic director and principal conductor is stepping down at the end of this season. During Randall Craig Fleischer's tenure, the FSO experienced serious financial troubles but also artistic success. Arizona Public Radio's Geoff Norcross reports.

By Theresa Bierer

October 19, 2006 – Media Story.
For October 19th ME & ATC

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While Arizona continues to grow in population many rural residents are watching changes in their local radio and television options.
Mom and Pop operations all over the country have been bought out by major media corporations a trend with far-reaching implications.
As Arizona Public Radio's Therea Bierer reports.

By Daniel Kraker

Flagstaff, AZ – HOST INTRO:

Mark Osterloh has a million dollar idea to boost voter turnout in Arizona. The Tucson doctor has gathered enough signatures to place an initiative on November's ballot that would award one lucky voter one million dollars. Osterloh is no stranger to the initiative process: he was also the lead author of Arizona's clean elections law, and the 2000 initiative that created the independent redistricting commission.

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Tucson, AZ – This is the second half hour of the second 2006 gubernatorial debate between incumbent Democratic candidate Janet Napolitano, Republican Len Munsil, and Libertarian Barry Hess. The debate took place October 10, 2006 at the University of Arizona in Tucson. It was moderated by Bill Buckmaster of KUAT public television.

Tucson, AZ – This is the first 30 minutes of the second 2006 gubernatorial debate between incumbent Democratic candidate Janet Napolitano, Republican Len Munsil, and Libertarian Barry Hess. The debate took place October 10 at the University of Arizona in Tucson. It was moderated by Bill Buckmaster of KUAT public television. The debate focused on issues related to children, families and education.

By Daniel Kraker

Flagstaff, AZ – A group of Prescott business owners and citizens is rallying around the city's historic county courthouse. Yavapai County has proposed building a new judicial complex outside of downtown. Arizona Public Radio's Daniel Kraker reports.

By Theresa Bierer

Flagstaff, AZ – This is the first half of September's edition of 9-2-8, KNAU's monthly radio listening post. Arizona Public Radio's Theresa Bierer explores the recent departure of several family practice physicians from Flagstaff. A panel of three doctors discusses why doctors are leaving, and what can be done to attract family practice physicians to rural Arizona.

By Theresa Bierer

Flagstaff, AZ – This is the second half of September's edition of 9-2-8, KNAU's monthly radio listening post. Arizona Public Radio's Theresa Bierer explores the recent departure of several family practice physicians from Flagstaff. A panel of three doctors discusses why doctors are leaving, and what can be done to attract family practice physicians to rural Arizona.