KJZZ’s Friday NewsCap revisits some of the biggest stories of the week from Arizona and beyond.Former state schools superintendent Jaime Molera of Molera Alvarez and Dawn Penich-Thacker of Agave Strategy joined The Show to discuss the debate over the future of the Arizona Commerce Authority, dueling proposals to extend Proposition 123 and more.
The two newest members of the Phoenix City Council will be sworn in Monday: Kesha Hodge Washington and Kevin Robinson won their run-off elections last month.Mayor Kate Gallego had endorsed both of the victorious candidates, and their wins are seen as victories for the mayor and her agenda.Hodge Washington is the first Black woman to be elected to the governing body after
"The way Gallego holds the momentum so he stands a chance," a Democratic campaign strategist said. "It really is about all the allies across the state."