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ContributorsMorrison Institute for Public Policy (Publisher)
Created1998 to 1999
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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

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.

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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Nelson, J. Russell (Interviewee) / Gordon, Leonard (Interviewee) / Udall, Stewart L. (Commentator) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1989-04-24
Description
Racism Package, Leonard Gordon Ph.D. Interview, Tanya Holmes Interview (Shelton); Stewart Udall Commentary (Udall); Landfill Package, Carole Carpenter Interview, John Garza Interview (Wong). Segments on racism on and off the ASU campus, Stewart Udall's guest commentary (environmental impacts on quality of life in Arizona), and landfill pollution of river beds

Racism Package, Leonard Gordon Ph.D. Interview, Tanya Holmes Interview (Shelton); Stewart Udall Commentary (Udall); Landfill Package, Carole Carpenter Interview, John Garza Interview (Wong). Segments on racism on and off the ASU campus, Stewart Udall's guest commentary (environmental impacts on quality of life in Arizona), and landfill pollution of river beds in El Mirage.
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / D'Alli, Richard (Interviewer) / Masursky, Harold, 1922-1990 (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1986-02-03
DescriptionSen. Jacque Steiner In-Studio Interview (Corso); Voyager Update/Masursky Package (D'Alli); February Weather Package (D'Alli). Segments on Arizona's national ranking on various issues relating to quality of life, Space Probe 8 (Voyager's encounter with Uranus), and the monthly weather report for February.
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Bracken, Paul J. (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1987-03-09
DescriptionPre-recorded. Economic Analysis Package (Durrenberger); Paul Bracken In-Studio Interview (Durrenberger). Part One of a two-part special covering an interview with Paul J. Bracken about public policy issues, economic development, urban growth, and the overall quality of life in Arizona.
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Bracken, Paul J. (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1987-02-12
DescriptionPre-recorded. Part One of an unpublished edit for the second half of a two-part special covering an interview with Paul J. Bracken about public policy issues, economic development, urban growth, and the overall quality of life in Arizona.
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Bracken, Paul J. (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1987-03-10
DescriptionPre-recorded. Quality of Life Package (Durrenberger); Paul Bracken In-Studio Interview (Durrenberger). Part Two of a two-part special covering an interview with Paul J. Bracken about public policy issues, economic development, urban growth, and the overall quality of life in Arizona.
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Bracken, Paul J. (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1987-02-12
DescriptionPart Two of the unpublished edit of an interview with Paul Bracken about the quality of life in Phoenix (S31002180808).
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Created2011-11
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Building upon the work of many others who have contributed to quality of life research in Arizona, this report provides a framework for addressing key issues proactively. The data in Arizona Directions are presented in a highly graphic format with must-read information on our competitiveness, individual action steps, opportunities for

Building upon the work of many others who have contributed to quality of life research in Arizona, this report provides a framework for addressing key issues proactively. The data in Arizona Directions are presented in a highly graphic format with must-read information on our competitiveness, individual action steps, opportunities for public-private partnerships, and public policy options – all rooted in a deep understanding that revenue-neutral options are especially important in our current fiscal situation.

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ContributorsMelnick, Rob (Author) / Welch, Nancy (Author) / Hart, William (Author) / Morrison Institute for Public Policy (Publisher)
Created2005-01
Description

This publication offers comparative data and analysis on 10 public policy issues. With its scope and detail, "How Arizona Compares" will be of interest to many throughout Arizona and strives to encourage leaders and residents to discuss and move ahead on the state's most pressing public policy issues. The intent

This publication offers comparative data and analysis on 10 public policy issues. With its scope and detail, "How Arizona Compares" will be of interest to many throughout Arizona and strives to encourage leaders and residents to discuss and move ahead on the state's most pressing public policy issues. The intent is for this publication to be studied and used for dialogue and action. The following sections are included: (1) Polishing the 48th Star; (2) Inside "How Arizona Compares"; (3) Arizona's Land and People; (4) Crime and Punishment; (5) Health and Health Care; (6) Education; (7) Business Futures; (8) Families and Incomes; (9) Signal Measures on Hot Topics; (10) Government; (11) Arts and Culture; (12) Housing; (13) Transportation; and (14) Environment. A list of selected sources is appended.

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Created2008-10
Description

Survey results reveal that quality of life in Arizona is perhaps still high, but a shaky economy strikes at the basis of our sense of well-being.