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    Policy Points 3 5
    Rhonda Phillips
    Wednesday, October 12, 2011

    A state can use the arts to boost economies in a variety of ways, from incorporating arts into economic development and community development plans to supporting arts education and promoting arts assets. It takes all sectors to ensure success for our creative industries, fostering arts businesses and the benefits they bring for economic development. Read this issue of Policy Points to learn more about the role of arts in Arizona's economy and the impact of recent funding cuts.

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    Special Report 1 2
    Morrison Institute for Public Policy
    Monday, September 13, 2010

    Arizona’s electorate – regardless of political party registration – is dissatisfied with state
    government and its leadership, according to results of a September 2010 Morrison Institute-Knowledge
    Networks Poll.

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    Decades 1 1
    Andrea Whitsett
    Thursday, January 21, 2010

    One of the greatest threats to cultural vitality in Arizona is the staggering reduction of legislative appropriations for the arts. In this issue of Decades, author Andrea Whitsett explains this important trend in Arizona art and culture over the previous decade.

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    AZ Views 1 1
    Morrison Institute for Public Policy
    Wednesday, October 1, 2008

    When they’re not sleeping, working, or tending to other duties, Arizonans keep busy. From museum tours to farmer’s markets, softball to spiritual quests, they spend their personal time on a wide array of different activities, from high culture to casual pastime. And—little surprise here—they tend to like to do them outside.

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    Morrison Institute for Public Policy
    Wednesday, October 1, 2008

    While participants in the statewide Arizona Indicators Panel believe their quality of life is good, their outlooks show a lot of variety, for not everyone reports such positive views. Opinions differ significantly depending upon geographic location, racial/ethnic background, age, income, education, and other variables.