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ContributorsArizona. Department of Agriculture (Author)
Created2002 to 2017
Description
Mission: To regulate and support Arizona Agriculture in a manner that encourages farming, ranching and agribusiness, while protecting consumers and natural resources.
ContributorsArizona State University. Office of Public Affairs (Contributor)
Created2008 to 2011
Description
Like many transformative documents, The State of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Arizona report arose from a recognition that policymakers lack adequate information. In this case, there is a dearth of information on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). Given that unmet need, a coalition gathered and created the Asian Pacific Arizona Initiative (APAZI). The project represents a year-long collaboration between APAZI, APAS, ASU for Arizona, and numerous community leaders, members and professionals throughout the state. We hope this report serves as a starting point for future research on Arizona AAPI communities.
ContributorsIverson, Peter (Interviewer) / Zah, Peterson (Interviewee)
Created2010-06-23
Description
From 2007 until 2010, Dr. Peterson Zah and Dr. Peter Iverson met in the Labriola National American Indian Data Center to record talks for their new book We Will Secure Our Future: Empowering the Navajo Nation.
In this interview, Zah and Iverson discuss various political, economic, and controversial topics. Zah gives his impressions and thoughts about the Hopi government, including the struggle in trying to find the balance between traditional and progressive ideals. Zah also reflects on his positive relationship with Hopi chairman Ivan Sidney. The changes in Navajo politics, the Tribal Council, and chapter relationships are addressed, especially the 2010 vote for the reduction of the number of Council delegates from 88 to 24. Zah gives his overall assessment of the role of casino gaming in the Navajo economy. He goes into detail about the main issues that concerned and delayed the Navajo Nation in creating casinos. Zah lastly focuses on the Indian Civil Rights Act and the controversial confrontation that took place between Annie Wauneka and Ted Mitchell, which ultimately changed the ongoing leadership of DNA People’s Legal Services.
In this interview, Zah and Iverson discuss various political, economic, and controversial topics. Zah gives his impressions and thoughts about the Hopi government, including the struggle in trying to find the balance between traditional and progressive ideals. Zah also reflects on his positive relationship with Hopi chairman Ivan Sidney. The changes in Navajo politics, the Tribal Council, and chapter relationships are addressed, especially the 2010 vote for the reduction of the number of Council delegates from 88 to 24. Zah gives his overall assessment of the role of casino gaming in the Navajo economy. He goes into detail about the main issues that concerned and delayed the Navajo Nation in creating casinos. Zah lastly focuses on the Indian Civil Rights Act and the controversial confrontation that took place between Annie Wauneka and Ted Mitchell, which ultimately changed the ongoing leadership of DNA People’s Legal Services.
ContributorsIverson, Peter (Interviewer) / Zah, Peterson (Interviewee)
Created2007-09-12
Description
From 2007 until 2010, Dr. Peterson Zah and Dr. Peter Iverson met in the Labriola National American Indian Data Center to record talks for their new book We Will Secure Our Future: Empowering the Navajo Nation.
In this interview, Peterson Zah discusses various trust funds and how the settlement from a 1980’s court case against the Navajo Nation paved the way for greater growth and opportunity. Zah highlights key points in the taxation case, how the settlement money was used, and the issues that arose in trying to allot the funds in a fair way that appeased the whole Navajo community. Some of the trust funds that benefitted from the settlement were the Nation Building Fund, the Navajo Tribal Scholarship program, and the Land Acquisition Fund. Zah goes into detail about the permanent fund, briefly discusses methods of income, such as casinos, and creates a dialog about economic conditions on the reservation. Also brought up in the interview are the changing social conditions of the Navajo, especially as more people move off the reservation. The Navajo lifestyle is also changing, and Zah gives examples of these changes and explains what is creating the change.
In this interview, Peterson Zah discusses various trust funds and how the settlement from a 1980’s court case against the Navajo Nation paved the way for greater growth and opportunity. Zah highlights key points in the taxation case, how the settlement money was used, and the issues that arose in trying to allot the funds in a fair way that appeased the whole Navajo community. Some of the trust funds that benefitted from the settlement were the Nation Building Fund, the Navajo Tribal Scholarship program, and the Land Acquisition Fund. Zah goes into detail about the permanent fund, briefly discusses methods of income, such as casinos, and creates a dialog about economic conditions on the reservation. Also brought up in the interview are the changing social conditions of the Navajo, especially as more people move off the reservation. The Navajo lifestyle is also changing, and Zah gives examples of these changes and explains what is creating the change.
ContributorsMorrison Institute for Public Policy (Publisher)
Created1998 to 1999
Description
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.
ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1989-01-11
DescriptionAgricultural Assessment Package, Rep. Mark Killian, Arnold Jeffers Interview (Miller); Anne Bendheim Commentary (Bendheim). Segments on Governor Mofford's attempts to close agricultural tax break loopholes for wealthy commercial developers and Anne Bendheim's commentary (a review of Arizona Opera's "Lakmé").
ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1989-04-19
Description
Legislative Update Package, Sen. Alan Stephens Interview, Rep. Chris Herstam Interview (Taylor); Anne Bendheim Commentary (Bendheim). Segments on the 100-day mark of the Arizona Legislature session (issues including the budget, mental health services, AIDS testing, prison overcrowding, indigent health care, welfare reform, automobile insurance rate reduction, economic development, the King holiday bill, water transfers, and agriculture), and Anne Bendheim's commentary (how the state's largest bankruptcy filing affects the arts).
ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Bommersbach, Jana (Commentator) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1988-01-26
Description
Off-Road Vehicle Package, Doug Todd and Daryl Drake In-Studio (Taylor); Bommersbach Byline #82: Laser Beam Package (Durrenberger); Agriculture '87-'88 Package (Taylor). Segments on legislation aimed to prevent damage caused by off-road vehicles, Bommersbach's Byline (Mecham's belief that his home and office are bugged by high-tech laser beams), and the State's dependence on agriculture.
ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Martinelli, Laurie A. (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1987-04-09
DescriptionPesticides Package, Norman Weiss and Laurie Martinelli In-Studio Interview (Corso); Week of the Young Child Package (Britton). Segments on Arizona's agriculture and pesticide contamination of water, and the Week of the Young Child.
ContributorsPalacio, Phyllis (Host) / Grey, Michael R. (Interviewee) / Gregory, Michael (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1987-05-20
DescriptionPesticides II Package, Ivan Shields and Michael Gregory In-Studio Interview (Cavanary/Solomon). Episode on neighborhood contamination by agricultural pesticides, and pesticide regulations.