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Earth Notes
2:24 pm
Wed March 6, 2013

Earth Notes: Maple Syrup's Local Cousin

Credit Rachel Turiel
Extracting syrup from a box elder

The sugar maple might get all the attention for it's sweet syrup. But it's southwestern cousin the box elder also has a sweet side...

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State Capitol News
2:04 pm
Wed March 6, 2013

Governor Brewer Tries To Round Up Support For Medicaid Expansion

Governor Jan Brewer is trying to round up legislative support for her plan to expand Medicaid. But Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports many Republicans remain unconvinced.

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State Capitol News
1:54 pm
Wed March 6, 2013

State May Disband Colorado City Police Department

Lawmakers are taking steps allowing the state to disband the police department in Colorado City. But, Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports the move is gathering some opposition.

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KNAU and Arizona News
3:56 pm
Mon March 4, 2013

Sequestration and KNAU

State Capitol News
9:39 am
Fri March 1, 2013

Federalism Challenge

State senators approved a measure this week that one of them warned is going to get the state some unwanted attention. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer explains.

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State Capitol News
2:38 pm
Thu February 28, 2013

Motorcycle Profiling Measure Stalls Out

It doesn't look like motorcyclists are going to get special protection from police harassment. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports.

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State Capitol News
9:27 am
Thu February 28, 2013

Pet Giveaways Could Be A Thing Of The Past

The days of live turtles, rabbits and parakeets as prizes at the fair may be numbered. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer explains.

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State Capitol News
9:20 am
Thu February 28, 2013

Bill Could Keep Lottery Winners From Public Spotlight

A vote this week by the Senate Commerce Committee could soon provide relief for Lottery Winners who want to escape calls from family, friends and foes. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports.

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Earth Notes
9:45 am
Wed February 27, 2013

Earth Notes: Del Rio Spring's Green Oasis

Credit Gary Beverly
Del Rio Springs

In many parts of the country Del Rio Springs wouldn't get much attention. But because it's a reliable spring in an arid quarter, this little oasis hasĀ been attracting people for a long time.

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State Capitol News
9:35 am
Wed February 27, 2013

Legislative Study On IVF Could Pave Way For Statewide Ban

What's being billed as a legislative study of in vitro fertilization could be the first step toward banning the process outright in the state. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports.

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