Marijuana, Hemp, & the State Budget

Framing Arizona: Power To The People

Hosts Tom and Gina sit down with John Leshy, distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of California College of the Law, to talk about Arizona voter’s ability to propose and vote on state laws.  Guest: John Leshy [https://www.uclawsf.edu/people/john-leshy/] Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

It’s Primary Time! Arizona Debates Are Here

Hosts Tom and Gina are here to make sure you are heard in the upcoming Arizona primary election. They share how candidate debates help you get to know the candidates’ temperament and recap the launch of the CCEC candidate debate program, covering everything from local issues to statewide races. Get the 411 on voter registration (deadline June 22nd!), your new voter education guide, and stream all the debates at azcleanelections.gov [http://azcleanelections.gov]. Debates Schedule [https://www.azcleanelections.gov/debate-information] Click Here To Watch Debates [https://www.azcleanelections.gov/debate-information] Register To Vote Now [https://www.azcleanelections.gov/register-now] Verify Your Voter Registration [https://www.azcleanelections.gov/verify-my-voter-registration] The 2026 Voter Education Guide will be published in the next few weeks, check back here [https://www.azcleanelections.gov/voter-education-guide] soon Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

Primary Poll Reveals AZ Voter Priorities 2026

What are the issues driving Arizonans to the polls this election cycle? Tom and Gina sit down with Mirja Riester, Partner and Chief Strategy Officer at Riester Advertising Agency, to discuss what we can learn from the Primary 2026 Voter Poll. Guest: Mirja Riester [https://riester.com/people/mirja-riester] Have a Question for the Candidates? Submit Your Debate Question  [https://www.azcleanelections.gov/debate-information] 2026 Upcoming Debates & How To Watch [https://www.azcleanelections.gov/debate-information] Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

Arizona Water Security

Learn more about the water reality Arizona is facing and how cities are innovating water use.  Hosts Tom and Gina sit down with Josef Kennis, the Wastewater Facilities Senior Manager for the City of Chandler, to talk about Chandler's innovative reclaimed water program and water as a whole in our state. Plus, understand the critical role the state legislature plays in water agreements and why voters have a big role to play in shaping Arizona water security.  Guest: Josef Kennis [https://www.linkedin.com/in/josef-kennis-5b3b9641/] Inside the Issues: Water Security in Arizona [https://youtu.be/_PGfM4EYrXw?si=mfimX0Q98aQwlQVq] Chandler's Reclaimed Water System [https://www.chandleraz.gov/residents/water/water-conservation/reclaimed-water] Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

Why Arizona Election Officials Say "Trust the Process" in 2026

Tom and Gina talk with David Becker about the 2026 Executive Order on citizenship verification and how Arizona ensures mail-in voting integrity. Listen to learn how Arizona verifies citizenship for state and local elections, why 80% of Arizonans choose mail, and the power of an executive order.  Guest: David Becker [https://electioninnovation.org/team/david-becker/] Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.