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ContributorsBerman, David R. (Author) / Taylor, Suzanne (Author) / Welch, Nancy (Author) / Morrison Institute for Public Policy (Publisher)
Created2004-10
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This paper, drawing upon historical data and information from surveys and interviews with more than 50 legislators, lobbyists, and knowledgeable observers, finds that the term limits reform adopted by the Arizona voters in 1992 has caused legislators to make some painful adjustments. Because of term limits many legislators have decided

This paper, drawing upon historical data and information from surveys and interviews with more than 50 legislators, lobbyists, and knowledgeable observers, finds that the term limits reform adopted by the Arizona voters in 1992 has caused legislators to make some painful adjustments. Because of term limits many legislators have decided to run for another office prior to the expiration of their terms. This has often meant trying to move from the one legislative house to another, most commonly from the House to the Senate. On the plus side, the report finds that term limits have encouraged greater competition for legislative and other seats and have given voters a greater choice among candidates. To some extent, limits have been a force toward a more inclusive governing process. At the same time, they have generally reduced the power of legislative leaders and generally increased the influence of lobbyists and staff, though not all lobbyists and staff have gained equally. Recent newcomers to the Arizona Legislature are probably not any less knowledgeable than previous classes of newcomers, but under term limits there are more newcomers and members have less time to learn their jobs. For many, the limit to four two-year terms (eight years total) provides too little time to learn how to do the job and do it well.

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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Bommersbach, Jana (Commentator) / Reynolds, Stephen J. (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1986-04-22
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Bommersbach Byline #4: Office Buildings Package (Bommersbach); Jaime Gutierrez and Allan Stanton Remote Interview (Corso); South Mountain Geology Package (Taylor). Segments on Bommersbach's Byline (a referendum petition that would place the Gosnell land swap issue in the hands of voters), Arizona Legislature issues (liability insurance), and a major fault zone

Bommersbach Byline #4: Office Buildings Package (Bommersbach); Jaime Gutierrez and Allan Stanton Remote Interview (Corso); South Mountain Geology Package (Taylor). Segments on Bommersbach's Byline (a referendum petition that would place the Gosnell land swap issue in the hands of voters), Arizona Legislature issues (liability insurance), and a major fault zone in the South Mountains.
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ContributorsJennings, Max (Panelist) / Kolbe, John W., 1940- (Panelist) / Bommersbach, Jana (Panelist) / Sommer, Anthony (Panelist) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1986-04-25
Description
Friday Edition. Panelists discuss the ongoing issues keeping the Arizona Legislature in session (including a referendum petition that would place the Gosnell land swap issue in the hands of voters, abortion laws, teacher's rights, and artificial lakes). Panelists include Jana Bommersbach, Associate Editor, New Times; John Kolbe, Political Editor, Phoenix

Friday Edition. Panelists discuss the ongoing issues keeping the Arizona Legislature in session (including a referendum petition that would place the Gosnell land swap issue in the hands of voters, abortion laws, teacher's rights, and artificial lakes). Panelists include Jana Bommersbach, Associate Editor, New Times; John Kolbe, Political Editor, Phoenix Gazette; Max Jennings, Executive Editor, Mesa Tribune; Anthony Sommer, Statehouse Reporter, Phoenix Gazette.
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Bommersbach, Jana (Commentator) / D'Alli, Richard (Reporter) / Feldman, William Raoul (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1986-05-06
DescriptionJohn Clements and John Hays Remote Interview (Corso); Bommersbach Byline #6: Package (Bommersbach); Boyce Thompson Arboretum Package (Cavanary). Segments on Arizona Legislature issues (artificial lakes), Bommersbach's Byline (teenager mothers celebrating Mother's Day), and the Boyce Thompson Arboretum.
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / D'Alli, Richard (Reporter) / Bommersbach, Jana (Commentator) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1986-05-13
Description
Keven Ann Willey Remote Interview (Corso); Bommersbach Byline #7: King Holiday (Bommersbach); Sleep and Depression Package (D'Alli). Segments on Arizona Legislature issues (legislators' per diem reduced by half, unresolved topics such as health care for chronic mental illness and artificial lake construction), Bommersbach's Byline (a proposed state holiday for Martin

Keven Ann Willey Remote Interview (Corso); Bommersbach Byline #7: King Holiday (Bommersbach); Sleep and Depression Package (D'Alli). Segments on Arizona Legislature issues (legislators' per diem reduced by half, unresolved topics such as health care for chronic mental illness and artificial lake construction), Bommersbach's Byline (a proposed state holiday for Martin Luther King Jr.), and the North American Symposium on Depression (sleep/depression connection).
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Jennings, Max (Panelist) / Bommersbach, Jana (Panelist) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1986-11-21
Description
Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss Arizona Legislature issues (artificial lake restrictions, income tax, inmate parole, and a proposed community in the West Valley) and Congressman Rhodes' questionable campaign contributions. Panelists include Jack Lavelle, Legislative Reporter, Phoenix Gazette; Jana Bommersbach, Associate Editor, New Times; Max Jennings, Executive Editor, Tribune Newspapers; Keven

Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss Arizona Legislature issues (artificial lake restrictions, income tax, inmate parole, and a proposed community in the West Valley) and Congressman Rhodes' questionable campaign contributions. Panelists include Jack Lavelle, Legislative Reporter, Phoenix Gazette; Jana Bommersbach, Associate Editor, New Times; Max Jennings, Executive Editor, Tribune Newspapers; Keven Ann Willey, Legislative Reporter, Arizona Republic.
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Bommersbach, Jana (Panelist) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1987-01-23
Description
Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss the special session of the Arizona Legislature concerning budget issues, Governor Mecham's recent political appointments, the ongoing dispute about a state holiday for Martin Luther King Jr., and clean water efforts during stadium construction. Panelists include Jack Lavelle, Legislative Reporter, Phoenix Gazette; Jana Bommersbach, Associate

Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss the special session of the Arizona Legislature concerning budget issues, Governor Mecham's recent political appointments, the ongoing dispute about a state holiday for Martin Luther King Jr., and clean water efforts during stadium construction. Panelists include Jack Lavelle, Legislative Reporter, Phoenix Gazette; Jana Bommersbach, Associate Editor, New Times; Bill Gruver, Freelance Journalist; John Leach, Assistant City Editor, Arizona Republic.
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Mecham, Evan (Interviewee) / Bommersbach, Jana (Commentator) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1987-06-30
DescriptionSpecial Session Agenda Package, Governor Evan Mecham Remote Interview (Cavanary); Bommersbach's Byline #61: Papago Parkway. Segments on the upcoming conclusion of the Arizona Legislature's special session (rural county aid and other various issues), and Bommersbach's Byline (the proposed Paradise Parkway).
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Kolbe, John W., 1940- (Panelist) / Bommersbach, Jana (Panelist) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1987-02-06
Description
Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss Governor Mecham's fiscal budget proposal, Legislature (tort reform) and Senate (English as the state language) issues, and teacher limitations. Panelists include John Kolbe, Political Editor, Phoenix Gazette; Jana Bommersbach, Associate Editor, New Times; Laurie Roberts, Assistant City Editor, Arizona Republic; Andy Zipser, Greater Phoenix Business

Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss Governor Mecham's fiscal budget proposal, Legislature (tort reform) and Senate (English as the state language) issues, and teacher limitations. Panelists include John Kolbe, Political Editor, Phoenix Gazette; Jana Bommersbach, Associate Editor, New Times; Laurie Roberts, Assistant City Editor, Arizona Republic; Andy Zipser, Greater Phoenix Business Journal.
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Bommersbach, Jana (Panelist) / Kolbe, John W., 1940- (Panelist) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1987-04-10
Description
Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss disagreements between Governor Mecham and the Arizona Legislature regarding lease purchase plans, conflict over temporary judge appointments, prison construction plans, the firing of Maricopa County Defender Ross Lee, the downtown stadium, and the Phoenix Suns. Panelists include John Kolbe, Political Editor, Phoenix Gazette; Jana Bommersbach,

Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss disagreements between Governor Mecham and the Arizona Legislature regarding lease purchase plans, conflict over temporary judge appointments, prison construction plans, the firing of Maricopa County Defender Ross Lee, the downtown stadium, and the Phoenix Suns. Panelists include John Kolbe, Political Editor, Phoenix Gazette; Jana Bommersbach, Associate Editor, New Times; John Leach, Assistant City Editor, Arizona Republic.