Morrison Institute for Public Policy is a nonpartisan, independent center for research, analysis and public outreach for Arizona and the region.

Arizona State University
Joined May 2009
Our new report analyzes water affordability across 600+ providers in AZ—public, private & Tribal. Join our webinar on March 5 to dive into the findings! 📖 Read: issuu.com/asuwattscollege/do… 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/2p8rkx3z #WaterAffordability #ArizonaWater
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We read @MorrisonASU ‘s “State of Housing in Arizona,” published Aug. 2024, and here are the six biggest takeaways:
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Informative “Housing & Water Policy” summit hosted by the @MorrisonASU; thanks to Andrea Whitsett for organizing; presenters @ali_cookdavis, @SarahPorterAZ @KylCenter, “Smart Growth” Panelists: @GPEC @ChrisPCamacho @AZFoundation @AnnaMariaChavez @DukeReiter @apsFYI Ted Geisler
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#ICYMI: Kyl Center director @sarahporteraz shared insightful perspectives with @12News' @william_pitts for a report on the potential of desalination to address Arizona's water challenges. Catch up on the discussion here: 12news.com/article/news/loca…
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🔍 Research for a Better Future! 🌆 Four HSIs, including @ASU, @TexasTech, @UTAustin, and @TAMU receive grants to establish Centers of Excellence in housing research. They'll tackle housing equity, climate, and more! Let's support their quest for a brighter, equitable future.
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@HUDgov granted $10.5M to empower Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) for housing/community development research. Centers of Excellence will drive innovation for underserved communities. Thanks @uarizona for hosting, and kudos to @HUDUSERnews Greene and RA Pu for participation!
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Today, HUD announced $10.5 million in grant awards to four Hispanic Serving Institutions to establish research Centers of Excellence to conduct innovative research on: 🏠 Housing 💰 Economic development 🏙️ And the built environment in underserved communities
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Interested in how new limitations on groundwater use might affect housing affordability in Arizona? Check out this Article from the Arizona Republic that provides great information, including insights from the Kyl Center’s Director, Sarah Porter: azcentral.com/story/money/re…
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To ensure sufficient groundwater to meet projected demand, Arizona has imposed limitations on new subdivisions in Greater Phoenix. The area also faces serious housing affordability challenges. Our new explainer untangles these issues. Read more: morrisoninstitute.asu.edu/si…
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Congratulations to Sarah Porter on being recognized as an Unsung Hero by the @AzCapitolTimes! Your leadership of the Kyl Center for Water Policy is incredibly important to building consensus on sound water stewardship for Arizona and the West. Read more: azcapitoltimes.com/news/2023…
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People like to talk about the need for state preemption on housing. This is a reminder that state intervention on local matters often exacerbates the problem. Like the state preemption on inclusionary zoning. This report highlights more state barriers.👇 morrisoninstitute.asu.edu/si…
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.@ASU @uarizona and @NAU researchers are teaming up to help police and fire departments across the state address staffing shortages. @MorrisonASU is leading the efforts and is expected to release a report later this year; full story from @KTAR923: ow.ly/CoTR50NtiI1
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We’re getting started! We are excited to share about the work and research we do! #MorrisonImpactShowcase
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If you missed this @MorrisonASU webinar in January, you can watch the recording of @gracesosullivan and @GPEC Sean Fogarty discuss the CHIPS Act and its effects on economic development in Arizona youtu.be/U9Edm0R8QYk via @YouTube @ASUResearch @MSimonAZ @AZGOV @sallycmorton
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RECAP: With the #CHIPSAct signed into law less than six months ago, @ASU’s work in the #semiconductor space — plus, how it has prepared for this opportunity — was the topic of a recent webinar with @GPEC. #ICYMI, read here: (@MorrisonASU) ow.ly/xcTz50MvcSQ
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ASU’s @sarahporteraz, Dir of @KylCenter speaks to RTE, Washington Correspondent, Sean Whelan this morning about CO River drought and reduction impacts to AZ agriculture. @asunews @MorrisonASU
Here's best definition of economics I've ever heard: Economics is about who gets what. Who gets what. 3 words. Obvious but also insightful. That's from the former Phoenix water manager Kathryn Sorensen, director of research at ASU's @MorrisonASU (and PhD economist).
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For more than two decades, #Tucson has been preparing for the water crisis by “banking” its #ColoradoRiver water in underground reservoirs. @MorrisonASU’s Kathryn Sorensen says the state's junior water rights has its advantages — more: ow.ly/GHOE50KNpKy @NPR
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'Securing Borders, Securing Power: The Rise and Decline of Arizona's Border Politics': 9/8 @ 6pm at @changinghands Dr. Slaven details how politicians strategize about border politics in the context of competitive partisan conflicts. @MorrisonASU changinghands.com/event/sept… – at Phoenix, AZ
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ACF @AZFoundation and its partners @azcentral and @morrisoninst are excited to share  "Arizona Storytellers Presents: Finding Home" showcases tales from the front lines of the Valley's housing crisis.  “The event is free, but limited tickets available at tempecenterforthearts.com.
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