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Morning Scoop

May 7, 2026

AZ Opportunity: Driving Arizona’s workforce toward a stronger, competitive future

Arizona’s civic and business leaders joined host Steve Goldstein to discuss AZ Opportunity, a bold initiative from the Arizona Board of Regents aimed at strengthening the state’s economy by expanding […]

May 1, 2026

Morning Scoop: Facing the Future with Workforce & Apprenticeship Solutions

In this recorded conversation, host Steve Goldstein sits down with industry leaders to explore workforce challenges shaping today’s economy and how apprenticeship programs are helping close critical gaps. Watch as […]

Apr 8, 2026

Morning Scoop: A Coalition for Protecting Arizona’s Lifeline

Arizona’s Colorado River water supply is at risk, with current proposals potentially impacting the state more than any other. Despite using less water today than in the 1950s, ongoing drought […]

Jan 28, 2026

Morning Scoop: What makes a good election?

New statewide research from Center for the Future of Arizona reveals striking agreement on the core principles of fair, secure elections, broad trust in election administrators, and strong public support […]

Dec 11, 2025

Morning Scoop: Unlocking potential by turning Arizona’s priorities into economic gains

Arizona voters agree on a path forward — now discover what acting on it could unlock for our state. The Center for the Future of Arizona and Rounds Consulting Group […]

Oct 16, 2025

Morning Scoop: Fleet Modernization and Major Savings for Arizona

Join us for a timely discussion on fleet modernization, featuring new research that shows how state and local governments can save millions of dollars over the next decade by replacing […]

Sep 16, 2025

Morning Scoop: Coalition for protecting Arizona’s lifeline

Join us for a timely panel — sponsored by Central Arizona Project — on the importance of the Colorado River and CAP to communities across our state. Millions of Arizonans […]

May 23, 2025

Morning Scoop: AZ Opportunity – Building Arizona’s Workforce for a Stronger Future

AZ Opportunity is a bold initiative from the Arizona Board of Regents aimed at unlocking the full potential of higher education to drive economic growth, support high-demand industries, and ensure […]

May 2, 2025

Morning Scoop: Saving Water, Securing the Future: City Conservation Efforts

Arizona is facing one of the longest droughts in modern history, with reduced water from the Colorado River and hotter, drier conditions ahead. In response, cities like Gilbert, Phoenix, and […]

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Feb 12, 2025

Morning Scoop: AZ Workforce: Building Tomorrow’s Talent Ecosystem

In this edition of the Morning Scoop, we examine the key challenges facing Arizona’s workforce, including an aging labor pool, limited awareness of career pathways, and significant skills gaps. We […]

Feb 10, 2025

Morning Scoop: Housing Affordability

Housing affordability is a complex issue impacting large and small communities across the United States, including right here in Arizona. Cities and towns recognize the urgent need for an increased […]

Feb 3, 2025

Morning Scoop: Arizona Students Still Missing Too Much School

Chronic absenteeism is an issue that can’t be ignored. Despite improvements, new research from Helios Education Foundation and WestEd finds that too many Arizona students are still missing school. What […]

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