NPR'S NEW WEB - PART TWO
From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Friday, July 31st 2009 at 9:06
Apparently, when NPR launched its new Web site several days ago, the network developed a sense of humor.
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From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Monday, July 27th 2009 at 10:47
Have you seen NPR's new Web site yet? It has changed (more than you may notice on the surface) and here's why.
Read MoreMORE JETS OVERHEAD
From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Friday, July 24th 2009 at 11:25
Get ready for more jets...and more noise...over the Tucson area for the next couple of weeks.
Read MoreSPECIAL SESSION - WEEK THREE
From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Monday, July 20th 2009 at 6:20
This week marks the third week the Arizona Legislature is meeting in special session to try to resolve the budget crisis, but not all lawmakers will be in attendance this week.
Read MoreSPRAYING HERBICIDE
From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Thursday, July 9th 2009 at 9:58
Saguaro National Park is alerting visitors that it has begun spraying herbicides, in order to limit invasive Buffelgrass.
Read MoreBUDGET BATTLE - PART TWO
From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Monday, July 6th 2009 at 6:29
After adjourning one of the longest sessions ever, Arizona legislators were summoned back to work this week to re-craft the budget that was pretty much gutted by Governor Jan Brewer through line item vetoes.
Read MoreHAPPY 4TH OF JULY
From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Friday, July 3rd 2009 at 8:00
In honor of the holiday, I recently produced a segment focusing on the Declaration of Independence, in order to get some historical perspective about the document.
Read MoreWEST NILE VIRUS 2009
From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Thursday, July 2nd 2009 at 7:02
Arizona has recorded the season's first case of West Nile Virus. Maricopa County and state health officials confirmed Wednesday that a woman in her 40s has been diagnosed with the virus.
Read MoreAZ BUDGET PASSED
From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Wednesday, July 1st 2009 at 6:14
State lawmakers worked through the night and passed a budget, but it is not yet signed into law as of this writing.
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