Each year, the Arizona Capitol Times recognizes men, women and organizations that have contributed greatly to Arizona’s growth.

In this Morning Scoop, we'll discuss Phoenix's ranking as one of the most polluted cities in the U.S. for ozone and particulate pollution and how it disproportionately affects communities of color. Moving to clean energy practices and policies has been seen as a vital way to reduce air pollution and improve lung health in the process.

Nearly 65% of all jobs require post-secondary education but Arizona trails the rest of the nation in students who go to college with less than half enrolling in a two or four-year college We’ll discuss how Arizona’s Career and Technical Education Districts (CTEDs) are in a better position to help with faster and less expensive pathways to associate degrees or credentials.

Arizona will need at least 500,000 additional college degrees and certificates to meet the Achieve60AZ goal of ensuring that 60% of working-age adults in Arizona hold a postsecondary credential by 2030. Currently, only 48% of Arizonans meet that. We'll hear from education experts on the value of postsecondary education, workforce needs, and a roadmap for how to prepare students for jobs of the future.

Our country’s infrastructure is dependent on the construction industry not only for development but for future economic growth. Apprenticeships in the construction field offer gold-standard training that can include college credits and wages while learning a trade in a highly skilled field. We’ll discuss the BuilditAZ Apprenticeship Initiative and the benefits of an apprenticeship in the construction industry.

Arizona voters will have three statewide elections to vote in next year. From major political spending to new election laws, and discussions on voter participation, election security and civic engagement, voters should join this Morning Scoop to hear from election experts so they can prepare for 2024.

Recently converted to Webinar events. These forums are on topics exploring business, politics and the future of Arizona. Morning Scoop events take place throughout the year spanning a wide variety of topics and verticals.

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More than a medical school, ASU Health will empower people to better manage their personal health while also creating a learning and teaching ecosystem to tackle the state's urgent healthcare needs. Join us to discuss how the next-level healthcare professionals will be trained to use the latest technology to create innovative solutions for health challenges in Arizona.

As part of Education Forward Arizona’s Everything to Gain campaign, a public opinion poll of Arizona voters shows overwhelming support for education and training after high school and a mandate for the state’s elected, business, and education leaders to provide more education and training opportunities for Arizona student and adults.

Arizona's housing crisis continues to challenge the state's nonprofit and policy leaders. More and more Arizonans are struggling to find a home that meets their needs. Financial investments in both homelessness response and housing construction are needed to get us out of this crisis, but that is not enough. We need innovative policy solutions that can spur the development of more homes with affordable rents and mortgages.

Arizona has the fastest growth rate for Alzheimer’s disease in the country. Dementia takes an emotional toll on a family support system which is often unprepared for the level of care they must provide. AZ Complete Health is partnering with Oakwood Creative Care to develop a fully integrated Adult Day Club and Dementia Hub, focused on supporting patients living with dementia, their family members, and caregivers.