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- Creators: Grant, Michael, 1951-
- Creators: Battelle Memorial Institute
ContributorsWelch, Nancy (Author) / Plosila, Walter H. (Author) / Clarke, Marianne K (Author) / Battelle Memorial Institute (Author) / Morrison Institute for Public Policy (Publisher) / Maricopa Regional Arts and Culture Task Force (Client)
Created2004-05
Description
In step with other organizations, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (the Valley’s regional public-private economic development organization) published a comprehensive 10-year economic development strategy that codified its change in direction to quality economic development in aerospace, bio-industry, advanced business and financial services, technology, and software. In early 2004, the Governor’s Council on Innovation and Technology issued Building Arizona’s Knowledge-Based Economy with scores of recommendations on venture capital, higher education, collaboration, workforce development, and other topics. Separately, each of these items would have been notable. Taken together, they demonstrate a strong commitment to the growth of a knowledge economy and to the multifaceted approaches needed to develop it.
ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Palacio, Phyllis (Reporter) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1987-06-08
DescriptionCarole Carpenter In-Studio Interview; Sun Damage Package (Palacio). Segments on frustrations with the Maricopa County government (air pollution, transportation, and provisions for governmental services); and the connection between sun exposure, skin cancer, and premature aging.
ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Reid, Harry, 1939-2021 (Speaker) / Simonetta, Richard J. (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created2006-01-17
DescriptionSegments on Governor Napolitano's budget proposal, the impact of a Washington lobbyist scandal on Arizona congressional members, and an update on construction and train car design for the Valley's light rail system. Guests include Chuck Coughlin, Higher Ground; Bob Grossfield, Media Guys; Rick Simonetta, Valley Light Rail.
ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created2006-01-20
DescriptionFriday Edition. Panelists discuss David Burnell Smith's campaign violations, the court-imposed deadline of the Flores case concerning English language learners, and Governor Napolitano's budget proposal.
ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Merrill, Bruce D. (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created2006-01-24
DescriptionSegments on the monthly KAET/ASU poll (nine items outlined by Governor Napolitano), the governor's education proposals, and the 2006 Arizona Legislature special session. Guests include Bruce Merrill, Director, KAET ASU Poll; Tara Blanc, Assistant Director, KAET ASU Poll; Representative Mark Anderson, Chair, House K-12 Education Committee; Senator Toni Hellon.
ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Bennett, Ken, 1959- (Interviewee) / Crow, Michael M. (Speaker) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created2006-01-25
DescriptionSegments on Governor Napolitano's vetoes, the political battle over English language learning policy, issues facing the 2006 Arizona Legislature session (illegal immigration), and the SkySong Center project.
ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created2006-02-03
Description
Friday Edition. Panelists discuss the stalemate between Governor Napolitano and the Arizona Legislature over English language learning, the Arizona Legislature's disapproval of the Governor's use of the line item veto on the state employee pay raise bill, and David Burnell Smith's forced removal from office. Panelists include Paul Davenport, Associated Press; Dennis Welch, East Valley Tribune; Chip Scutari, Arizona Republic.
ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created2006-03-01
DescriptionSegments on Governor Napolitano's announcement that she will run for re-election, new photo radar on the Loop 101 to address speeding in Scottsdale, and the Sonora Tourismo vacation initiative.
ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Ruelas, Richard (Panelist) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created2006-03-03
DescriptionFriday Edition. Panelists discuss the Arizona government's stalemate over English language learning, pressure on Governor Napolitano to use National Guard troops along the Mexican border, and State Treasurer David Peterson's wrongdoing charges. Panelists include Paul Davenport, Associated Press; Phil Riske, Arizona Capitol Times; Richard Ruelas, Arizona Republic.
ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Melnick, Rob (Panelist) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created2006-03-10
Description
Friday Edition. Panelists discuss Google's new office at ASU, the death of State Senator Marilyn Jarrett, pressure between state lawmakers and Governor Napolitano regarding the use of National Guard troops along the Mexican border, and state lawmakers' use of their own attorneys in court to defend the English language learner proposal. Panelists include Rob Melnick, ASU Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs; Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services; Robbie Sherwood, Arizona Republic; Richard de Uriarte, Arizona Republic.