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Yuma Mayoral Elections, Immigration Reform, and the Feral Cat Population

On this week's Arizona Edition, KAWC's Kim Johnson brings us more news on Yuma City Elections.  On August 27th, the city's primary could determine the race for Yuma Mayor.  We hear from candidates Raul Mendoza and Douglas Nicholls, each has served on the Yuma City Council.

U.S. House Speaker John Boehner has refused to bring the Senate Immigration Reform Bill to the House floor for a vote.  Many speculate immigration reform is all but dead.  KAWC's Michelle Faust spoke to Congressman Raul Grijalva to get his view of the future of immigration reform in the House.

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KAWC spoke to Congressman Grijalva at an event announcing a grant for the Comite De BienEstar in San Luis, AZ.

Officials speculate there are up to 45 thousand feral cats in Yuma County.  These animals cause a public nuisance and spread disease.  As an alternative to euthanizing the felines, the city is considering a trap, neuter, and release program.  KAWC's Maya Springhawk Robnett brings us more.

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Yuma considers a trap, neuter, and release program for feral cats.

Lou grew up in Tucson and has a long family history in the state of Arizona. He began his public radio career in 1988 at KNAU in Flagstaff as a classical music DJ and has been hooked on public radio since, transitioning to news after trying his hand at several other careers in publishing and commercial broadcasting. Lou has a degree in American Studies from Arizona State University and was KAWC's Morning Edition host for two and half years before becoming News and Operations Director.