Edition 2, Issue 3 DECEMBER 2009 / This seventh issue of the Forum 411 series looks at citizen involvement as it pertains to community attachment, and why they are not the same.
The Future of Arizona State Parks: October 2009 / This report lists the dangers threatening Arizona's 31 state parks, particularly in light of possible state trust land reform, continuing population growth and budget cuts.
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March 2009/ Initial results from this report, prepared by Nancy Welch and Morrison Institute staff on behalf of the Arizona Minority Education Policy Analysis Center, were presented in November 2009 at the Human Capital Conference, sponsored by the Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education.
Arizona Offers More Assisted-Living Beds than National Average
According to the AGing Integrated Database, Arizona offers more assisted-living options than the national average, but fewer nursing homes than the national average. Additionally, the number of beds in Arizona assisted-living facilities has been generally increasing over time. This indicates a trend toward more community-based options.