Blogs

Swimming pools and lush lawns? As water use slows, that image of Phoenix is changing The Arizona Republic reported that large lawns and backyard pools were once common features of new homes in the Phoenix area, but not anymore. A recent study of single-family homes in the Phoenix metropolitan area showed that nearly two-thirds of homes do not have a swimming pool.
Firearm Deaths in Arizona, 2015-2017 The purpose of this report is to provide descriptive statistics about firearm deaths in Arizona from 2015 to 2017. Morrison Institute for Public Policy partnered with the Center for Violence Prevention and Community Safety (CVPCS) to compile, analyze and report on all firearm deaths in a three-year period.
State of Our State 2019 Revisit the event. See the program in its entirety or watch each panel discussion and presentations.
What's on Tap for Arizona Water in 2020? Phoenix New Times reported that each year, water becomes a little more scarce in the Southwest, and each year, everyone in Arizona jostles a tad more fiercely to hold onto their precious shares of this vital resource.



Summary of State of Our State 2019: Rural Arizona Now By Kira Olsen-Medina December 23, 2019
Creating practice-based evidence for change By David Schlinkert December 16, 2019 This piece originally appeared on page ZA06 of the Dec. 13, 2019, edition of The Arizona Republic. Like education, positive health outcomes have the power to improve individual and community livelihoods. A healthy workforce makes Arizona more productive, competitive and equitable.