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Oct 7, 2022

Most AZ voters say elections fair, secure 

The newest update to the Arizona Voters’ Agenda survey found Arizonans believe their elections are secure, and identified priorities as increasing housing affordability, addressing water shortages, reforming immigration policies and investing in critical infrastructure, transportation and education.   

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Sep 23, 2022

Is it time to retire the campaign pivot?

The primaries are in the rearview mirror, general election campaigns are well underway, and candidates are reshaping their messaging for general election voters. Sometimes the pivot is believable. Other times, not so much.  

Jun 10, 2022

Survey shows election campaigns don’t address issues voters care about 

A new survey indicates that what Arizona voters care about is different from the talking points taking center stage in election campaigns. 

Jun 3, 2022

Electoral system doesn’t represent Arizonans’ values

The challenges to electing leaders who truly represent us as Arizonans are on full display in this primary season. We need an election system that serves all Arizonans and gives us the leaders we want and need. It’s time for a change. 

Jan 6, 2022

Addressing Arizona’s workforce crisis

My Future AZ is a great start to solving our workforce issues, but there is so much more work to do. When we can ensure that every middle schooler in our state has access to robust career development resources, no matter their location, background, or personal interests, we’ll be laying the groundwork to preserve Arizona’s reputation as best for business. 

Mar 29, 2021

Bill gives schools flexibility in meeting needs of each student

A bill proposing changes to instructional time models for Arizona’s K-12 schools could reduce limitations that have prevented them from adopting non-traditional models more tailored to the needs of individual students.

Feb 11, 2021

What Arizonans want in our election system

While political affiliation clearly played a role in the responses, there is a striking consensus across party lines in support for making voting more accessible. For example, roughly two-thirds of Republicans supported early in-person voting and automatic voter registration when getting a driver’s license. Just under half of Republican supported mailing all registered voters a ballot. However, [...]

Dec 4, 2020

Investment in civics education builds strong communities

Last month’s elections were full of good news. And that good news was the turnout. More Americans and more Arizonans voted than ever before. In our state, nearly 80% of... […]

Lattie F. Coor, chairman and CEO of the Center for the Future of Arizona, discusses The Arizona We Want 2.0: The Case for Action. (Cronkite News Service Photo by Lauren Saria)
Jan 28, 2013

Center outlines steps for achieving ‘The Arizona We Want’

Create 75,000 jobs that increase average wages by 30 percent. Deliver high-speed broadband Internet throughout the state. Thin 30,000 additional acres of land annually to prevent forest fires. Increase health care coverage and fund the Common Core Standards.

Feb 23, 2010

Lawmaker proposes special diploma to help high schoolers get community college credit

A state lawmaker is proposing a new diploma that would allow high school students to attend community colleges or technical schools as early as sophomore year.

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