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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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ContributorsKolbe, John W., 1940- (Panelist) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1986-04-18
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Friday Edition. Panelists discuss Arizona Legislature issues (liability insurance, water quality, ownership of riverbeds, abortion notification, and family planning), and two Valley economic studies. Panelists include Keven Ann Willey, Legislative Reporter, Arizona Republic; John Kolbe, Political Editor, Phoenix Gazette; Laurie Roberts, Legislative Reporter, Arizona Republic; Howard Fischer, Phoenix Bureau Chief,

Friday Edition. Panelists discuss Arizona Legislature issues (liability insurance, water quality, ownership of riverbeds, abortion notification, and family planning), and two Valley economic studies. Panelists include Keven Ann Willey, Legislative Reporter, Arizona Republic; John Kolbe, Political Editor, Phoenix Gazette; Laurie Roberts, Legislative Reporter, Arizona Republic; Howard Fischer, Phoenix Bureau Chief, Arizona Daily Star; John Leach, Assistant City Editor, Arizona Republic.
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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
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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) / Jennings, Max (Panelist) / Kolbe, John W., 1940- (Panelist) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1987-01-16
DescriptionPre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss criticism of Governor Mecham, political appointments (some scandal-laden), key legislature issues. Panelists include Max Jennings, Executive Editor, Tribune Newspapers; Keven Ann Willey, Political Reporter, Arizona Republic; John Kolbe, Political Editor, Phoenix Gazette.
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Kolbe, John W., 1940- (Panelist) / Jennings, Max (Panelist) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1987-01-30
DescriptionPre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss Governor Mecham's fiscal budget proposal and other Arizona Legislature issues. Panelists include John Kolbe, Political Editor, Phoenix Gazette; Bill Gruver, Freelance Journalist; Sam Stanton, Statehouse Reporter, Arizona Republic; Max Jennings, Executive Editor, Tribune Newspapers.
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Kolbe, John W., 1940- (Panelist) / Bommersbach, Jana (Panelist) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1987-02-06
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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) / Jennings, Max (Panelist) / Kolbe, John W., 1940- (Panelist) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1987-03-06
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Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss the strained relationship between Governor Mecham and the press, the judiciary and the legislature, and the Maricopa County Defender's Office. Panelists include Max Jennings, Executive Editor, Tribune Newspapers; Richard Robertson, City Editor, Arizona Republic; Laurie Asseo, Legislative Reporter, Associated Press; John Kolbe, Political Editor, Phoenix

Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss the strained relationship between Governor Mecham and the press, the judiciary and the legislature, and the Maricopa County Defender's Office. Panelists include Max Jennings, Executive Editor, Tribune Newspapers; Richard Robertson, City Editor, Arizona Republic; Laurie Asseo, Legislative Reporter, Associated Press; John Kolbe, Political Editor, Phoenix Gazette.
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Bommersbach, Jana (Panelist) / Kolbe, John W., 1940- (Panelist) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1987-04-10
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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.
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Kolbe, John W., 1940- (Panelist) / Jennings, Max (Panelist) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1987-05-01
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Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss the Arizona Legislature's first week of overtime (air quality, AHCCCS, rural county aid, and the budget), a heart transplant mistake, and a gubernatorial press release mistake. Panelists include John Kolbe, Political Editor, Phoenix Gazette; Laurie Asseo, Legislative Reporter, Associated Press; Max Jennings, Executive Editor, Tribune

Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss the Arizona Legislature's first week of overtime (air quality, AHCCCS, rural county aid, and the budget), a heart transplant mistake, and a gubernatorial press release mistake. Panelists include John Kolbe, Political Editor, Phoenix Gazette; Laurie Asseo, Legislative Reporter, Associated Press; Max Jennings, Executive Editor, Tribune Newspapers.
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Kolbe, John W., 1940- (Panelist) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1987-05-08
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Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss Governor Mecham's recent vetoes, Arizona Legislature politics, the construction of a stadium in downtown Phoenix, and a court ruling on the Gosnell land swap. Panelists include Don Harris, Political and Labor Writer, Arizona Republic; Andy Zipser, Greater Phoenix Business Journal; John Kolbe, Political Editor, Phoenix

Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss Governor Mecham's recent vetoes, Arizona Legislature politics, the construction of a stadium in downtown Phoenix, and a court ruling on the Gosnell land swap. Panelists include Don Harris, Political and Labor Writer, Arizona Republic; Andy Zipser, Greater Phoenix Business Journal; John Kolbe, Political Editor, Phoenix Gazette.