Reports and Publications

July 2011

Nancy Welch, William Hart, Judie Scalise, Richard Toon, C.J. Eisenbarth Hager, Joseph Garcia, Monica Stigler, Andrea Whitsett

Joseph Garcia
June 14, 2011

When Senate Majority Whip Steve Pierce glibly opened Monday’s reconvened special session by explaining away his notable absence Friday with his day-at-the-beach soliloquy, it was apparent this day – like any other day – would be anything but for Arizona’s unemployed.

Reports and Publications

May 2011

David Daugherty, Erica Edwards, William Hart, Eric Hedberg, Monica Stigler, Christine Totura, Nancy Welch

Reports and Publications

February 2011

David Berman

Reports and Publications

January 2011

C.J. Eisenbarth Hager



Faced with falling revenues, many states are looking to user fees to provide additional revenue. This primer reviews the role of user fees, lessons learned from various government entities, and looks at current fees charged by some Arizona state agencies.

Reports and Publications

January 2011

Matthew Murray, Kristin Borns, Sue Clark-Johnson, Mark Muro, Jennifer Vey

Reports and Publications

November 2010

Bill Hart, C.J. Eisenbarth Hager, Joe Garcia



This assessment of Arizona's global measurement in terms of our competitiveness, our citizens and our culture was prepared for the Global Arizona 100 Conference held Dec. 1, 2010 in Phoenix. Science Foundation Arizona was sponsor. Go to GlobalArizona100.org for more information about the initiative.

Reports and Publications

October 2010

Kristin Borns

Reports and Publications

August 2010

John Stuart Hall, Alex Zautra, Kristin Borns, Erica Edwards, Monica Stigler, Richard Toon, Nancy Welch, Eric Rasmussen

Reports and Publications

March 2010

David Berman



Historically, the prominence of affluent groups and individuals among the contributors to state political campaigns has given rise to fear of a government of “checkbook democracy,” in which successful lawmakers are obligated to those who contribute large sums of money.