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Center for the Future of Arizona

May 15, 2026

Rebecca Gau: Taking the right next step for Arizona’s children

Since 1993, Rebecca Gau has worked in education policy and has advocated for continuous improvement in education performance. From working in Washington D.C. as an intern to former Arizona Governor […]

Apr 20, 2026

Survey: What makes a good election in the eyes of Arizonans?

Elections matter. Voting matters. That’s what we learn in school. But changes being proposed to how Arizonans vote at the national and state levels would make your civics teacher cry. […]

Jan 29, 2026

A good election features accuracy of results, Arizonans say in survey

Key Points: A survey shows a majority of Arizonans value accuracy over speed in election results Panelists encouraged people and candidates to learn about the election process to understand why […]

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 […]

Mar 30, 2025

What do Arizona voters want on election reform? We asked.

The debate over election reform in Arizona is active, ongoing and likely headed to the ballot. As policymakers and voters alike weigh in, it’s critical that we ground the conversation […]

Oct 21, 2024

Funding stalled for federal program that’s reducing diabetes among Arizona Native Americans

Federal funding expires at the end of the year for a program that has reduced diabetes among Native Americans. Congress has yet to act, leaving providers and patients worried. Diabetes […]

Arizona
Oct 9, 2024

Confronting cognitive dissonance – why Arizona leaders must bridge the disconnect between voter priorities and policy outcomes

There’s a disconnect in Arizona’s political landscape – one that goes beyond the partisanship and division that dominate headlines. Despite what it may seem, Arizonans across the political spectrum have […]

Water poll
Sep 29, 2024

Water policy is on the minds of voters as drought continues

A vast majority of Arizona voters support securing long-term water supplies and enacting stronger groundwater protections, but have little faith in Arizona’s current water policies’ ability to sew long term […]

Mar 29, 2024

Most Arizonans agree post-secondary education a must

Found in an Education Forward survey, 90% of voters on both sides of the aisle agree that post-secondary education improves quality of life.

Mar 13, 2024

Listen to voters – education after high school matters

For too long, critics have relied on the bromide that a college education is too costly and irrelevant. At the state’s peril, they ignore how postsecondary education and training prepare today’s generation to contribute to Arizona’s economic prosperity.  

teachers, teacher pay, tiny houses, Horne, Chino Valley Unified School District, Arizona
Jul 31, 2023

With pay lagging, school districts try other enticements to get teachers

Chino Valley is trying tiny houses as an inducement for teachers. The district is not alone. From tiny houses to alternative teacher certification programs to hiring teachers from overseas, school districts around Arizona are scrambling for ways to attract teachers to a state that offers some of the lowest salaries in the nation.

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Apr 21, 2023

Voters agree sustainability is key to our future 

As we celebrate Earth Month, Arizona enjoys — despite an era of perceived partisan division across the country — remarkable consensus about the need to prioritize the environment and create a sustainable future.

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