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New ASU report finds communities suffering from extreme heat A new research report by the Morrison Institute for Public Policy at Arizona State University found that Latino and Native American people in particular are suffering from extreme heat in Phoenix, and the COVID-19 pandemic worsened their discomfort.

Are State and Local Policies Addressing Community Concerns about Extreme Heat? Morrison Institute for Public Policy and Guinn Center for Policy Priorities examined what challenges from extreme heat were exposed or exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic in Phoenix and Las Vegas. The research looks at policies and programs that have helped address these heat challenges and how public policy can enhance adaptive capacity to extreme heat.


What drives civically engaged student voters Voting rates among Arizona State University (ASU) students have increased since 2012. Still, young people tend to vote at lower rates than older individuals, and this is especially true in the United States. ASU’s student population is no exception.
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Mesa Residents’ Perceptions of the Mesa Police Department and Community Safety To help the Mesa Police Department understand Mesa residents’ current perceptions of policing in the community and attitudes toward potential reforms, a live telephone interview survey was conducted of Mesa residents.
Erica Quintana Erica Quintana Senior Policy Analyst Morrison Institute for Public Policy 602-496-2372 erica.quintana@asu.edu