Blogs

Arizona Directions 2014 Reports and Publications November 2013 Andrea Whitsett, Sapna Gupta, Dan Hunting
Defining Border Security in Immigration Reform Reports and Publications July 2013 Mike Slaven This report by the Morrison Institute Latino Public Policy Center focuses on defining a "secure" border as the key to passage of comprehensive immigration reform in Congress. The report attempts to separate rhetoric from facts regarding border security.
Stuck At Home: By-passing Transportation Roadblocks To Community Mobility and Independence Reports and Publications July 2013 Erica McFadden
Employment Options for People with Developmental Disabilities in Arizona Reports and Publications July 2013 Erica McFadden
A New Look: A Survey of Arizona's Homeless Population Reports and Publications June 2013 Bill Hart, Eric Hedberg This first-time survey of individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Arizona provides a detailed portrait of the state's homeless population. By statistically validating some long-held assumptions about homelessness, this research will provide the empirical evidence needed to advance both prevention and treatment strategies.
Initiative Reform in Arizona: Exploring Some Ideas Reports and Publications May 2013 David Berman
On the Rise: The Role of Career and Technical Education in Arizona's Future Reports and Publications April 2013 Sapna Gupta This report examines the potential of Career and Technical Education (CTE) in Arizona in terms of providing employers certified skills need to compete regionally, nationally and internationally and students avenues for higher education, quality of life and job satisfaction.
Resisting Violence & Raising Grades: Creating Safe and Supportive Schools in Arizona Reports and Publications April 2013 Erica McFadden, Madelaine Adelman
Sustaining Phoenix - Valley of the Sun: Beyond Desert Survival Reports and Publications April 2013 Grady Gammage, Jr This report examines the sustainability of Phoenix, a desert city that some critics say is at risk due to extreme climate, water supply, growth demands and politics.
Citizenship or Something Less? The Economic Implications for Arizona Citizenship or Something Less? The Economic Implications for Arizona Reports and Publications April 2013 Mike Slaven This Morrison Institute Latino Public Policy report looks at the economic impact individually and collectively concerning the option of permanent residency vs. U.S. citizenship, as part of the nation's immigration reform proposal.