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In 1990, working with
Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite
School of Journalism and Mass Communication, HORIZON launched the
Cronkite-Eight Poll. An accurate gauge of Arizonans' opinions on even the most controversial
issues, the polls have become an information source for state and national
media — making headlines in newspapers and newscasts throughout Arizona.
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2008
2007
| Topics Polled |
Poll Release Date |
• Voters say illegal immigration is the number-one problem facing Maricopa County; stopping illegal aliens at the border and enforcing existing laws are best ways to control the problem
• Voters say expanding mass transit in Maricopa County with more and better bus routes is the best way to deal with transportation problems
• Most voters in Maricopa County say Phoenix New Times executives should not have been arrested for violating grand-jury secrecy
• Voters give County Attorney Andrew Thomas and Sheriff Joe Arpaio favorable ratings; do not support recalling either official
• Democrats much more enthusiastic than Republicans about their presidential candidates
• Republican voters in Maricopa County favor McCain; Democrats favor Clinton
• The Grinch may be headed to the Valley for the holiday shopping season |
November 20, 2007 |
 CURBING ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION
• Voters support employer sanction law despite concerns about economy, racial profiling;
• Arizona voters oppose issuing driver's licenses to illegal immigrants;
• Arpaio's stance on enforcing immigration laws is supported
• Arizona electorate divided over using local police to enforce immigration laws
ALSO
• Few voters have settled on a presidential primary candidate;
• Arizonans support increased funding for children's health insurance program |
October 16, 2007 |
THE 2008 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY RACE
• Republican primary still up for grabs;
• Clinton widens lead among Democractic primary voters;
• Arizona voters feel more positive about Obama; most negative about Clinton
ALSO
• Arizona voters divided about withdrawing troops from Iraq;
• Voters support statewide ban on text messaging while driving |
September 27, 2007 |
ARIZONA VOTERS SET FOR 200 PRESIDENTIAL RACE
• Republican primary is too close to call;
• Clinton leads Democratic hopefuls;
• Candidates' positions on the war in Iraq, illegal immigration matter most to voters
ALSO
• Voters want more pressure put on employers to verify their workers are legal;
• Voters support Sheriff Joe Arpaio's hotline
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August 28, 2007 |
Arizonans headed in the right direction - U.S. in wrong direction;
Voters see partisanshhip and loss of confidence in elected leaders as major problems facing America and Arizona;
Arizonans pessimistic about ability of the Senate to pass meaningful immigration reform legislation;
Voters support guest worker program and allowing illegal immigrants to become citizens under certain criteria |
June 26, 2007 |
Voters support timetable for troop withdrawal in funding for war in Iraq;
Bush approval rating at all time Arizona low; seen as one of history's worst presidents;
Possible Thompson run takes support away from McCain;
Clinton and Obama are neck-and-neck |
April 24, 2007 |
Republicans prefer McCain over Giuliani, Gingrich and Romney;
Clinton and Obama run neck-and-neck among Democratic voters;
McCain leads Clinton in 'head to head';
Arizona voters want Roe vs. Wade upheld;
Arizona voters support hybrids' use of HOV lanes; oppose creation of "HOT" lanes;
Arizona voters want stronger penalties for employers who hire illegal immigrants; support labeling illegal immigrants charged with crimes as 'domestic terrorists.' |
February 27, 2007 |
Arizona voters support McCain for President;
Illegal immigration, education and transportation are top concerns for Arizona voters;
Voters trust Governor more than the Legislature to solve Arizona's problems;
Voters strongly support education proposals;
Majority of Arizonans oppose sending more troops to Iraq |
January 24, 2007 |
2006
| Topics Polled |
Poll Release Date |
Napolitano's victory due to strong support from Republicans and Independents;
Democrats crossover vote fuels Kyl's win;
Voters viewed Proposition 107 as unfair, overstepping government bounds;
Arizonans will spend about the same this year for holidays as last year |
November 21, 2006 |
Pederson campaign closing on Kyl;
Governor Napolitano with big lead in governor's race;
Immigration reform initiatives passing;
Proposition 201 favored over Proposition 206;
Gay marriage and vote by mail proposition failing |
October 24, 2006 |
Proposition to increase minimum wage, reduce animal suffering and increase the cigarette tax to benefit disadvantaged children receive strong support;
Smoking bans supported but voters seem to have difficulty distinguishing between the two proposals;
Proposition to establish a lottery for people who vote appears to be failing |
September 28, 2006 |
Republicans lead races for the U.S. Senate, Arizona Secretary of State, State Treasurer amd Superintendent of Public Instruction;
Democrats leading in races for Governor and Attorney General |
September 26, 2006 |
Kyl continues lead over Pederson;
Governor Napolitano is heavy favorite against Republican challengers;
Arizonans support initiative measures that "crack down" on illegal immigration;
Initiative to ban same-sex marriage lacks support |
August 29, 2006 |
Voters evenly divided over Napolitano's veto of immigration reform bill
Support found for ruling that illegal immigrants can be charged with a felony for paying smugglers to bring them into the United States illegally.
President Bush's approval rating increases in Arizona
Sen. Jon Kyl keeps lead over businessman Jim Pederson
Gov. Janet Napolitano continues to receive high marks in Arizona
Support for change in who controls Congress may be in the making |
June 20, 2006 |
| Bush's proposals for immigration reform strongly supported |
May 23, 2006 |
| Voters want to tighten border security but favor allowing illegal immigration to stay and earn citizenship |
April 25, 2006 |
Voters back photo radar to catch freeway speeders, Eight/Cronkite poll says
Other findings:
Most Arizonas don't know why judge is fining state;
oppose Bush on port plan |
February 28, 2006 |
Arizonans want President Bush to get court approval before wiretapping suspected terrorists;
President's approval ratings remain low in Arizona;
Governor Napolitano's state-of-the-state proposals receive support |
January 24, 2006 |
2005
| Topics Polled |
Poll Release Date |
AIMS Test supported - students should be given second chance to pass;
Price controls, cap on profits best way to head off excessive oil company profits |
November 28, 2005 |
Bush approval ratings remain low in Arizona;
Arizona voters split on whether Bush misled people about prewar intelligence;
Arizona headed in right direction - the U.S. in wrong direction;
Families will spend less for Christmas this year |
November 22, 2005 |
Bush's job approval hurt by war in Iraq, perceived lack of competence;
Voters would give Governor second term, Governor leads Republican challengers;
Kyl has early lead over Peterson;
Arizonans skeptical about Supreme Court nominee, worried that appointment would endanger Roe vs. Wade;
Arizonans feel U.S. is unprepared for Bird Flu epidemic |
October 25, 2005 |
| Majority of Arizonans reduce driving in wake of spiraling gas prices, poll finds |
September 29, 2005 |
Protect Arizona Marriage Initiative in early trouble;
Gov. Napolitano contines to enjoy positive ratings;
Bush ratings fall below 50 percent |
September 27, 2005 |
Arizonans concerned about rising home prices but don't see prices dropping soon;
Voters support using state and local law to enforce federal immigration laws |
June 28, 2005 |
Arizonans give Governor high rating for job performance;
Majority give legislature good rating for completed session;
Most support Governor's vetoes;
Voters divided over same-sex marriage amendment to constitution |
May 24, 2005 |
Voters give Napolitano high marks, support Minuteman Project, AIMS test, Bush's Guest Worker Program;
Opinion divided on reservist who held illegals at gun point;
High gas prices beginning to impact driving in Arizona |
April 26, 2005 |
Napolitano, Kyl find support for second terms;
Voters lerry of a second Symington run for governor;
Little support found for having guns in bars or allowing pharmacists to choose which prescriptions they should fill;
Voters don't want junk food in the schools but they do want community colleges to award four-year diplomas |
February 22, 2005 |
Arizona voters strongly support full-day kindergarten, keeping term limits, a statewide smoking ban and making English the official language of Arizona;
Some support found for a Constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage and a bill to legalize suicide for extreme cases;
Arizonans evenly divided on whether to abandon the AIMS test as a requirement for high school graduation;
Little support found for privatizing Social Security and making abortion illegal |
January 25, 2005 |
2004
| Topics Polled |
Poll Release Date |
Leadership, moral values propel Bush victory;
Overwhelming support for all-day kindergarten;
About half of voters support same-sex marriage amendment and getting rid of electoral college;
Strong support for statewide smoking ban
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November 23, 2004 |
Presidential race tightens in Arizona;
Support declines but voters still favor Proposition 200;
Kerry perceived as winner of debates |
October 26, 2004 |
Bush leads Kerry in Arizona;
Voters support Proposition 200;
Voters oppose raising the salaries of legislators |
September 28, 2004 |
Bush support increases in Arizona;
Voters support Proposition 200;
Fogging to control West Nile supported
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August 24, 2004 |
Bush and Kerry remain in tight race in Arizona;
Less than a majority approve of the job Bush is doing on the economy, terrorism, the war in Iraq, and his overall job performance rating;
Strong support for Protect Arizona Now Initiative;
Voters support Clean Elections Law |
July 20, 2004 |
Bush takes lead over Kerry in Arizona;
Ratings for Bush on the economy, terrorism, the war in Iraq, and overall job performance improve;
Drought encourages people to conserve water;
Drought and careless campers believed to be main causes of forest fires |
June 29, 2004 |
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Bush and Kerry still in close race;
Bush's approval slips on economy, terrorism and Iraq;
Majority say too much media coverage of prisoner abuse |
May 25, 2004 |
Bush and Kerry in close race in Arizona;
Voters supporting Kerry are mostly against Bush;
Arizonans support use of force in Iraq;
Bush gets mixed results on handling economy |
April 29, 2004 |
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High awareness that Congress passed Medicare Drug Plan;
Drug Discount Card is supported;
Arizonana believe government should be able to negotiate with drug manufacturers over prices;
Low awareness of Governor's Copper Drug Discount Card |
April 27, 2004 |
Bush running even with Kerry and Edwards in Arizona;
Performance of economy hurting Bush;
Majority support way Bush is handling terrorism;
Bush performance in Iraq mixed |
February 26, 2004 |
Voters support Napolitano, her handling and investigation of the hostage situation;
Opinion divided on best committee to investigate hostage situation;
Voters support proposals to increase funding for corrections officers and full-day kindergarten;
Arizonans oppose same-sex marriage |
February 24, 2004 |
| Democratic Primary is three-man race with high undecided vote in Arizona |
January 27, 2004 |
2003
| Topics Polled |
Poll Release Date |
Bush has solid lead against top Democratic challengers in 2004 Presidential election;
· Support for way Bush is handling terrorism slips, support for economy improves;
· Support still strong for U.S. invasion of Iraq;
· Many Arizonans optimistic next year will be better for them economically;
· Strong support found for guest worker program in Arizona |
November 18, 2003 |
Strong support found for Governor's Child Protective Services proposals;
· Voters support shock program for parolees;
· Support for new prisons mixed |
October 21, 2003 |
Arizona voters reluctant to give Bush second term in office;
· Bush gets high marks for way he his handling terrorism but support slips over economy and war in Iraq;
· Majority oppose $87 billion Bush request for Iraq and Afghanistan
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September 25, 2003 |
Napolitano gets high marks for job she is doing as governor;
· Majority approve of Napolitano's handling of gas shortage;
· Protect Arizona Now initiative and anti-gouging laws highly supported |
September 23, 2003 |
High support found for Bishop O'Brien's resignation;
· Trust and confidence in Catholic Church low;
· Arizona voters continue to have confidence in President Bush's handling of war in Iraq;
· Voters continue to give Governor Napolitano high marks — rate her higher than legislature |
June 26, 2003 |
Republicans and Democrats divided over how to handle state budget and tax cuts;
· State budget cuts for child care and universities off limits;
· Arizonans want federal tax cut but smaller than Bush wants |
May 20, 2003 |
Arizonans feel state is growing too fast by are split over whether growth should be limited;
· Strong support for war in Iraq continues in Arizona |
May 6, 2003 |
Arizonans evenly split over renaming Squaw Peak;
· Governor Napolitano receives high ratings but renaming Squaw Peak eroded her support;
· Most Arizona voters feel too much emphasis is being placed on political correctness
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April 29, 2003 |
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Arizonans seeing more war coverage than wanted;
· Approval found for embedded journalists - some concerns voiced |
April 4, 2003 |
Arizonans support Bush and the way the war in Iraq is progressing;
· Governor Napolitano receives high early ratings |
April 1, 2003 |
Arizonans support tax increase to support education, medical services, child care for working parents, and the needs of children;
· Support for the arts lags |
February 28, 2003 |
Bush gains support for war on Iraq - loses support on economy and war on terrorism;
· Arizonans divided on whether North Korea or Iraq is bigger threat voters divided on Phoenix day labor center;
· Opposed to use of Mexican government issued identification cards |
February 25, 2003 |
Arizonans favor cutting programs and spending or selling and leasing state assets rather than raising taxes to balance the state budget;
· A majority of Arizonans doubt budget will be resolved on non-partisan basis;
· Arizonans would have more confidence in Napolitano rather than legislature if budget process is deadlocked |
January 29, 2003 |
Arizonans Support Bush on Terrorism, Less Supportive on the Economy and Regime Change in Iraq;
· Arizonans Support Keeping Roe vs. Wade;
Oppose Affirmative Action in College Admissions |
January 29, 2003 |
2002
| Topics Polled |
Poll Release Date |
Females, moderates, Republican defections lead to Napolitano's victory;
Top voter priorities are balancing the budget and education;
Surprising support for tax increases
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November 19, 2002 |
Napolitano leads Governor's Race;
Gaming Props 200 and 201 losing, 202 ahead |
October 21, 2002 |
2002 Races for Governor, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Treasurer start even;
Goddard leads Attorney General race;
Brewer has lead in Secretary of State race |
September 24, 2002 |
Arizona voters prefer Governor's Indian Gaming Plan;
Support marijuana proposition;
Arizonans agree with non-prosecution of fire starter;
Blame environmentalists for forest fires |
July 25, 2002 |
Bush approval ratings beginning to slip;
Arizonans dismayed by U.S. Economy;
Call for tighter regulation of corporations
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July 23, 2002 |
Voters want to continue partial public funding of elections;
Arizonans oppose salary increase for state legislators;
Want to keep State Lottery |
June 25, 2002 |
Terrorism considered most serious problem facing America;
Education, the coming fire season, and funding state government most concern Arizonans;
Most voters would support a smoking ban similar to the one being considered by Tempe;
This year's gubernatorial race could be very close
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May 21, 2002 |
| Valley residents satisfied with culutral opportunities |
April 25, 2002 |
Valley residents support DNA testing on death row inmates;
Tight race in Maricopa County between Napolitano and Salmon;
Napolitano leads Democratic primary among Maricopa County voters |
April 23, 2002 |
Voters disapprove of Gov. Hull and the State Legislature;
Approve of the President;
Widespread opposition to budget-cutting measures |
February 28, 2002 |
Valley residents prefer Mesa Stadium site;
Tight race between Salmon and Arpaio in Republican Primary, many still undecided |
February 26, 2002 |
Arizona voters support continued use of term limits for legislators;
Indian gaming supported but voters want a percentage of the profits;
Voters choose Napolitano over Salmon
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January 29, 2002 |
2001
| Topics Polled |
Poll Release Date |
| Marcopa County residents split on stadium location; Napolitano and Salmon in close gubernatorial race |
November 20, 2001 |
Strong support for military action in Afghanistan; Arizonans fear more terrorism;
But are confident about America's recovery;
Arizonans are spending their tax rebates |
October 17, 2001 |
| Attack affects psychological health of Arizonans |
September 27, 2001 |
Arizonans support President Bush and military action;
More terrorism expected but not in Arizona;
Arizonans uncertain about the economy |
September 25, 2001 |
Tempe stadium site
Maricopa County voters split on safety even if proposed chnages are made |
August 28, 2001 |
Traffic seen as serious problem;
Most oppose transportation tax proposal |
July 24, 2001 |
Little support for McCain recall;
Napolitano preferred by Democrats for Governor;
Salmon and Arpaio in early lead for Republican gubernatorial nomination |
July 18, 2001 |
Arizonans conserving electricity but see need for new power plants;
Nuclear power is preferred |
June 27, 2001 |
Arizonans strongly support death penalty;
Oppose televising McVeigh's execution to public
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April 24, 2001 |
Public continues to support indian gaming;
Wants revenue sharing with Indians;
Does not support casinos at dog tracks;
Majority doesn't think opening hotels will hurt local economies |
April 4, 2001 |
Maricopa County residents favor west side stadium;
Stronger controls of drivers over 75 supported;
County officials Arpaio and Romley receive high performance ratings |
January 24, 2001 |
2000
| Topics Polled |
Poll Release Date |
| Arizonans Support Contitutional Amendment to Abolish the Electoral College; Want Changes in the Way Election Results Are Reported; About One-Third Voted By Mail |
November 22, 2000 |
| Growth Issues in Trouble |
October 26, 2000 |
| Bush Leads Among Those Likely to Vote; Debates Appear to Have Been a Draw in Arizona |
October 25, 2000 |
| Vote on Proposition 302 A Dead Heat |
October 4, 2000 |
| Gore Leads Bush in Arizona; English Immersion Initiative Supported; Allowing Competition to Set Telephone Rates Favored |
September 20, 2000 |
| GOP Race in First Congressional District Very Close |
August 30, 2000 |
| Gore Tightens Race with Bush; Growth Propositions Strongly Favored by Electorate; Governor Receives Strong Job Performance Ratings |
July 26, 2000 |
| Voters Support Two Initiatives which would use Tobacco Settlement Money for Health Care |
May 26, 2000 |
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Bush "Pulls Ahead" of Gore; Voters Support Governor's Sales Tax Increase for Education; Voters Favor Exempting Teachers From State Income Taxes |
May 24, 2000 |
| Arizonans Still Want McCain for President; Public Gives a "C" to the Legislature; Voters Opposed Paying For Signatures" |
April 19, 2000 |
| Bush and Gore in Tight Race in Arizona |
March 30, 2000 |
 Registered Voters in Arizona Support Governor Hull's Education Proposal; Hull's Popularity Drops, Probably Because of Support for Governor Bush
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March 29, 2000 |
| Registered Voters in Arizona Satisfied with the Health Care They Receive |
February 22, 2000 |
| McCain and Bush Continue in Tight Race in Arizona |
January 26, 2000 |
1999
| Topics Polled |
Poll Release Date |
| Rick
Romley and Sheriff Joe Both Receive High Performance Ratings; Juvenile
Crime Should be High Priority for Crime Fighters |
December 1, 1999 |
| Little
Support Found For Using Public Funds to Build a New Football Stadium
Unless It Is Paid For by Out-Of-State Visitors |
November 23, 1999 |
Arizonans Against Hamm Being Admitted to State Bar;
Arizonans
Favor Tobacco Money for Health Care, Not Tax Cuts; Bush and McCain Continue
Close Race;
Gore Leads Democrat Presidential Primary |
October 27, 1999 |
Public
Evenly Divided on Impact Fees;
Bush and McCain in Close Race in Arizona; Gore Leads Democratic Presidential
Primary
| September 28, 1999 |
| Fab
Five Continues to Shine; Voters Want More Money Spent on Grades K-12 |
July 27, 1999 |
| Majority
Support Refiling of Charges Against Symington/Few Would Support Him
in Run for Governor |
June 29, 1999 |
| Hull,
McCain, Kyl Receive High Job Performance Ratings; Clinton's Ratings
Down Sharply in Arizona; Strong Public Support to Restrict Growth Continues |
May 27, 1999 |
| Arizonans
Don't Feel Air Strikes Against Kosovo Will Work, Divided Over Use of
Ground Troops; Support in Arizona for Doctor- Assisted Suicide; McCain
Continues to be Preferred Over Quayle; Support Found to Repeal Law Which
Allows Some Developments to be Funded with Sales Tax |
April 27, 1999 |
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Arizonans Split on Bilingual Education; Opppose Raising the Gas Tax
to Eliminate the Vehicle License Tax; Express Views on How to Spend
Tobacco Rebate |
March 2, 1999 |
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Arizonans Support the President; McCain Arizona's Favorite Son |
January 26, 1999 |
| Topics Polled |
Poll Release Date |
| Early Voting a Success In Arizona; Public Opinion Mixed on a Bible Week |
November 17, 1998 |
| Arizonans Still Favor Hull Over Johnson; Napolitano Has Taken a Lead Over McGovern in A.G.'s Race; Voters favor Allowing Independents to Vote in Primaries, Keep Lottery and Growing Smarter |
October 20, 1998 |
| Arizonans Approve of Job Clinton is Doing; Do Not Want Him Removed From Office |
October 2, 1998 |
| Arizonans Favor Hull over Johnson for Governor; Other Statewide Races Close |
September 29, 1998 |
| Hull, McGovern, Springer, West Lead Primary Races |
September 1, 1998 |
| Voters Want to Keep Sky Harbor Name; Hull, McCain, Kyl All Receive High Marks |
June 30, 1998 |
| Governor Continues to Lead Governor's Race; Race for Attorney General Still a Toss-Up |
June 5, 1998 |
| Voters Support KidsCare and Would Vote to Keep the Lottery |
April 29, 1998 |
| Poll Shows Arizona Voters Want Control on Growth |
April 6, 1998 |
| Poll Shows Voters Support Both House and Senate Versions of Education Bill; Question as to Why Clinton Receives High Support in Arizona is Solved |
March 31, 1998 |
| Arizona Voters Rate Clinton High, Starr Low; Hull, McCain, Kyl All Receive High Marks |
March 3, 1998 |
| Napolitano Leads Both Republican Challengers; A Majority of Arizonans Favor a Statewide Smoking Ban |
January 30, 1998 |
| A Majority of Arizonans Think Fife Symington Should Serve Prison Time |
January 29, 1998 |
| Topics Polled |
Poll Release Date |
| Jane Hull/Paul Johnson Match-Up Likely Next Year; A.G.'s Race Could be Close |
November 25, 1997 |
| Arizona Voters Tell New Governor: Fix Education! |
September 24, 1997 |
| Public Support Continues for Mass Transit in Phoenix; Interest in Voting By Mail Increases; Most Phoenicians Believe Lights Over City Did Not Come From Outer Space |
July 23, 1997 |
| Strong Support Found For Mass Transit in Phoenix; Voters Support Traffic Control Cameras/Oppose Photo-Radar |
June 26, 1997 |
| Arizonans Believe Symington Will Receive a Fair Trial; Most Feel He Will Not Be Able to Effectively Run the State During His Trial |
May 23, 1997 |
| With Exception of Governor, Republican Officeholders Receive High Ratings; Arizonans Support Recent Legislative Decisions But Feel There is Still More to be Done to Solve Education Problems |
April 24, 1997 |
| Legislature Receives "C-Minus" Rating From Voters; Primaries For Governor in 1998 Wide Open for Both Parties |
March 1, 1997 |
| President Clinton Continues to Receive Good Evaluations; Symington's Ratings Still Very Low |
February 1, 1997 |
| Overwhelming Support Found to Equalize Educational Spending; Arizona Voters Would Forego a Tax Cut to Fix Education |
January 31, 1997 |
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