Nick Blumberg

Public Insight Journalist

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Public Insight Journalist Nick Blumberg (Phoenix) has served as an Associate Producer for KJZZ’s Here and Now, a news and public affairs talk show covering the Phoenix area. He grew up on the far North Side of Chicago, and has been a news junkie as long as he can remember. He moved to Arizona to attend the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University, graduating magna cum laude. He was part of the Murrow and PRNDI-award winning team at KJZZ that covered Arizona’s controversial SB 1070 anti-immigration law throughout 2010. His passions include pop culture, art and big dogs.

Recent Stories

Solar Eclipse Dazzles Across Southwest

Sunday evening’s annular eclipse was a rare sight in Southwestern skies ... and crowds flocked to watch.

Majority of Arizonans Support DREAM Act

A new Merrill/Morrison Institute Poll from Arizona State University shows that 73 percent of registered voters in Arizona support or strongly support a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.

Nation's Largest Community College System Accused of Discrimination

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating the Phoenix-area Maricopa Community College District, the nation's largest, for discriminating on the basis of national origin.

Latino Perspectives On The 2012 Elections

Through the Public Insight Network, two Latino voters share how candidates connect with them and how they are being turned off.

We reached out to get your thoughts on how candidates have addressed Latino communities in this campaign season. Take a look at what two voters have to say. And we encourage you to share your views in the comments.

In Her Own Words: "A Real Bilingual Education"

In 1950s Texas, Irene Rosales struggled to keep up in school, until a bilingual education helped her find her voice. We have invited her to share the story in her own words.

How Will The Latino Vote Affect The 2012 Elections?

Latinos are the fastest-growing group in the United States, and candidates for political office must increasingly stand up and take notice of how Latinos can affect their chance of getting elected. Share your thoughts on how Latinos will affect elections in 2012.

"Kansas Compact" Aims For Constructive Immigration Conversations

It calls for federal immigration enforcement, keeping families intact, & recognizing the role of immigrants in the U.S. economy.

A Kansas State Representative has introduced a resolution modeled after the Utah Compact, both of which are aimed at changing the tone of the immigration debate.

Arizona Medical Marijuana Dispensary Requirement Under Fire

The State of Arizona and the Department of Health Services are headed back to court over the state’s voter-approved medical marijuana law. A pro-medical marijuana group is contesting several requirements, including the rule that marijuana dispensaries must have a medical director.

In Arizona, Legal Medical Marijuana & An End To Guilt

Last year, we told you the story of a woman who uses medical marijuana as she recovers from cancer. It’s been over eight months since we spoke with this woman. We caught up and learned how her life has changed.

Seeking Mental Health Services For Children, Parents Can Face A Maze

“It was just heart wrenching that there was nothing I could do. I could not help him myself...I couldn’t find the help for him.”

Mental health services in Arizona have been cut dramatically over the past several years. But for children who need mental health care, it’s not always a lack of funding that’s the problem. Parents face different approaches to treatment, bureaucratic hurdles, and a lack of readily available information.