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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) / Palacio, Phyllis (Reporter) / Nussbaum, Karen (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1986-04-09
DescriptionKeven Ann Willey Remote Interview (Grant); VDT Hazards Package (Palacio). Segments on Arizona Legislature issues (legislator rankings, tort reform, air quality) and the hazards of computer screens (possible miscarriages and birth defects).
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / McCain, John, 1936-2018 (Interviewee) / MacKinnon, Stephen R. (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1991-02-14
DescriptionSting Update with Mark Flatten (Wong); Vietnam Package with John McCain (Sauceda); Chinese New Year Package (Hart). Segments on the arraignment of indicted Legislators and the State Senate's progress on the ethics investigation, the Persian Gulf War, and Chinese New Year.
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Kolbe, John W., 1940- (Panelist) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1991-02-15
DescriptionFriday Edition. Panelists discuss court appearances of indicted legislators and mudslinging by gubernatorial runoff election candidates. Panelists include Mark Flatten, Doug MacEachern, and John Kolbe.
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Merrill, Bruce D. (Interviewee) / Janzen, Sandra (Interviewee) / Holmes, Cameron H. (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1991-02-19
DescriptionKAET Poll with Bruce Merrill (Wong); Sting Update with Bill Rawson (Wong); Rico Package with Cameron Holmes and Daryl Williams (Majure). Segments on a poll concerning the gubernatorial runoff election candidates, the resignation of one AZScam legislator and a report from the State Capitol, and racketeering and corruption laws.
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1991-02-22
DescriptionPre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss gubernatorial runoff election candidates, issues faced by the indicted legislators, and development plans for the Phoenix Indian School property. Panelists include Pat Flannery, Mary K. Reinhart, and Joel Nilsson.
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Kolbe, John W., 1940- (Panelist) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1991-03-15
DescriptionFriday Edition. Panelists discuss the resignations of indicted legislators, House hearings, another vote on the MLK Day holiday, an NFL team owner vote on whether to move the Super Bowl, and Governor Symington's budget proposal. Panelists include Doug MacEachern, John Kolbe, and Mark Flatten.
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1988-09-01
Description
Maricopa County Reorganization Package, Jerry Brooks and Jack Lunsford In-Studio (Miller); Legislative Jobs Package, Rep. Weisz and Sen. West In-Studio (Palacio); Robert Robb Commentary #41 Package (Wong). Segments on the Maricopa Association of Governments' push for a reorganization of county governments, interviews with legislators who are leaving office, and Robert

Maricopa County Reorganization Package, Jerry Brooks and Jack Lunsford In-Studio (Miller); Legislative Jobs Package, Rep. Weisz and Sen. West In-Studio (Palacio); Robert Robb Commentary #41 Package (Wong). Segments on the Maricopa Association of Governments' push for a reorganization of county governments, interviews with legislators who are leaving office, and Robert Robb's commentary (the first week of school from the parents' point of view).
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Gutierrez, Alfredo, 1945- (Interviewee) / Bommersbach, Jana (Commentator) / Goddard, Terry (Speaker) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1988-09-27
DescriptionDistrict 25 Package (Taylor); District 21 Package (Taylor); Greg Lunn and Alfredo Gutierrez In-Studio Interview (Palacio and Taylor). Segments on Election '88 (key races for House seats) and Bommersbach's Byline #111: should Legislators get a pay raise?
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Péwé, Troy Lewis, 1918-1999 (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1988-10-03
Description
Grand Jury Package, Barnett Lotstein Remote, Mike Scott (Wong); Papago Park Package, Bruce Swanson In-Studio (Taylor); Alfredo Gutierrez Commentary Package (Wong). Segments on a review of the released transcripts from the grand jury investigation of Evan Mecham, the protection of recreation spots such as Papago Park, and guest commentary by

Grand Jury Package, Barnett Lotstein Remote, Mike Scott (Wong); Papago Park Package, Bruce Swanson In-Studio (Taylor); Alfredo Gutierrez Commentary Package (Wong). Segments on a review of the released transcripts from the grand jury investigation of Evan Mecham, the protection of recreation spots such as Papago Park, and guest commentary by Alfredo Gutierrez (the craziness of state lawmakers).