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Support of older persons across our state requires a network composed of partnerships at every level. The quantity and quality of services available are an indication of priorities at the national, state, and local level, and we thank the statewide community for prioritizing resources in a way that makes these services possible. Aging services would not be as comprehensive or effective without our partnership.
The Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy focuses partnership efforts on conservation at the landscape level, to address stressors that constrain wildlife conservation and wildlife-related recreation opportunities. In addition to limiting the quality of human life in wildlife-rich Arizona, these stressors often limit wildlife-related contributions to our economy.
The Arizona Juvenile Justice Commission, in conjunction with the Governor's Office for Children, Youth and Families, works to create conditions in Arizona's communities that promote juvenile justice and the positive development of youth, reduce youth-related problems, advocate for youth involvement in both the planning and implementation of projects, and increase collaboration among sectors in the community to address youth problems.
This guide is designed to provide an overview of industry trends in the coming year and an outline of how Arizona Office of Tourism's marketing activities will be aligned with these dynamic trends.
The foundation for the Arizona Nutrition Standards is based on the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the United States Department of Agriculture’s Federal Child Nutrition Program regulations. The Arizona Nutrition Standards will apply to all foods and beverages sold in vending machines, snack bars, a la carte, fundraisers, and school events during the normal school day. The standards are not applicable to classroom parties.
I am proud to communicate our accomplishments and major goals for the coming year. The citizens of Arizona can take pride in our dedicated team of public servants who place great emphasis on service. I share my staff’s commitment to raise the level of service and efficiency by finding innovative ways to better meet the needs of our customers.
In 1996, ASU’s Morrison Institute for Public Policy began asking residents and leaders in Greater Phoenix, “What does quality of life mean to you, and how do you measure it?” After an 18-month process, the first volume of What Matters was published in September 1997, creating a baseline of opinion and data about “quality of life” and what it means to the people who live here. The report was quickly recognized both within the region and nationally among indicator projects for its simple, yet unique presentation of public perception (survey) data and regional statistical, or indicator, data.
Bullying and violence in K-12 schools have been in the policy spotlight in Arizona for almost a decade. However, current indicators and recent traumatic events show that a range of anti-social behaviors on school campuses remain a major threat to student well-being and learning. This briefing was distributed at panel discussion on bullying and safe school environments, focusing on such issues.
Examines the effectiveness of traditional border enforcement methods, and recommends new approaches of using technology and intelligence as tools to a larger and innovative strategy to secure the border against human smuggling, illegal drugs and cartel violence.