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Proposition 400

The City of Tucson is asking voters next month to hike the two-cent city sales tax , known as the Business Privilege Tax, by a half-cent to help fund core services.

Activists Opposed to Bodies Exhibit Mark Departure

21 Week Run Conclusion Celebrated With Solemn Ceremony

Republican John Huppenthal and Democrat Penny Kotterman battle it out in the race for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction.

The race for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction: Republican State Senator John Huppenthal faces former teacher and union activist Penny Kotterman in the race to head up the Arizona Department of Education.

Admiral Michael Mullen, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff

Admiral Michael Mullen Comes to Tucson

Watch the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Town Hall

Three of the four candidates for two seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission, Republicans Gary Pierce and Brenda Burns and Democrat David Bradley.

Four candidates for two ACC seats

There is a four-way showdown for two seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission.

Bill Buckmaster interviews the two candidates for Arizona Senate District 30, Republican Frank Antenori and Democrat Todd Camenish.

Antenori vs. Camenisch

Battle for the Arizona state senate seat is district 30 has Republican Senator Frank Antenori facing out against Democratic Challenger Todd Camenisch.

Bill Buckmaster interviews the three candidates for Arizona House District 28, Democrats Bruce Wheeler and Steve Farley, and Republican Ken Smalley.

3-Way Race for 2 Seats in AZ House in LD 28

Democratic Representative Steve Farley, the House minority policy leader, and former Tucson City Council member Bruce Wheeler face Republican Ken Smalley.

Ray Carroll: Rosemont Ads Targeting County Supervisors “Misguided”

A recent radio ad campaign urges listeners to call supes in support of the proposed mine.

Tucson Police Chief Robert Villaseñor discusses the latest crime rates and the possible effects of the proposed half-cent sales tax increase for the Tucson Police Department.

Tucson's Violent Year

The number of homicides in the city of Tucson has soared this year. Tucson Police Chief Roberto Villasenor will discuss the homocide rate and the overall crime rate in the city.

The way in which unions organize workers is at the heart of Proposition 113.

VOTERS WILL DECIDE PROPOSITION 113 IN November

The outcome could affect union organizing efforts

Arizona Mine Inspector candidates, Manuel Cruz (D) and Joe Hart (R).

Who Will Be Arizona's Mine Inspector for the Next Four Years?

Two-way race to determine who will be the state's mine inspector for the next four years has incumbent Republican Joe Hart facing Democratic Challenger Manuel Cruz of Glendale.

Secretary of State Showdown

Sec of State Ken Bennett, a Republican faces off with his challenger Chris Deschene, a Democrat in the battle for the second highest elected office in Arizona.