Policy Pulse Arizona

As election season kicks off in Arizona, voters are facing one of the longest ballots in recent history, including 13 statewide ballot measures alongside federal, state, and local races. In this episode, host Katie Ratlief, Executive Director of the Common Sense Institute Arizona, is joined by Glenn Farley, Director of Policy and Research, to break down two critical statewide measures—Proposition 138 and Proposition 312.

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In this episode, we dive into Arizona's upcoming election season, focusing on the critical ballot initiatives that could shape the future of jobs and the economy in the state.

From minimum wage changes to business regulations, we'll unpack how these measures may impact workers, employers, and Arizona's economic landscape.

Join Katie Ratlief with our guest host, Danny Seiden, President & CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce &a...

Arizona boasts a robust education system with a variety of school choices for families. However, the debate over whether traditional public schools can truly serve all students persists.

In this episode, Katie Ratlief is joined by Janelle Wood, Common Sense Institute's A Choice for Every Child Fellow, to explore the pros and cons of school choice in Arizona. Together, they discuss the future of education, the potential impact of ro...

Get ready for a hard-hitting dive into the policies set to crush Arizona's job market in 2024. From legislative landmines to regulatory red tape, we break down the biggest threats that could derail business growth and put Arizonans out of work.

In this episode, we explore how these so-called “job killers” could impact the state’s booming economy and what needs to change to keep Arizona thriving. Tune in to hear expert insights, rea...

With nearly 150 lives lost daily to fentanyl overdoses across the U.S., no state is immune.

What is the impact of fentanyl in Arizona? Can the state tackle this devastating crisis effectively? Is there a viable solution on the horizon? Join us as we delve into these pressing questions and explore Arizona's fight against the fentanyl epidemic.

Read our report on the fentanyl crisis in Arizona - https://commonsenseinstituteaz.org/ari...

Arizona recently passed this year's state budget. Policymakers delivered a balanced, bipartisan budget while navigating revenue shortfalls and a divided government. On this episode of Policy Pulse Arizona, we'll answer the most important questions that you may have about the state budget. Like, what happens if lawmakers don’t pass a budget by July 1? What’s up with the revenue shortfall we keep hearing about? What’s really responsi...