District school closures have dominated the headlines in recent weeks. Why is this the case? And what are the differences between district schools and charter schools?

On this episode of Policy Pulse Arizona, Host and Executive Director Katie Ratlief welcomes Director of Policy & Research Glenn Farley to the show to discuss these issues, the trends in enrollment throughout Arizona, school choice, and the long term impacts on Arizona's labor force.

This episode is available on podcatchers everywhere and the CSI website.

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.

What economic effects could these propositions have on Arizona’s future? From the ways they could influence employer-employee dynamics to their potential impact on the state's GDP, this episode provides a comprehensive look at the consequences of these key decisions.

Read the 2024 CSI Arizona Ballot Guide here: https://www.commonsenseinstituteus.org/arizona/research/ballot-issues/az-2024-ballot-guide

This year’s Arizona ballot is packed with crucial measures, many of which directly impact jobs and the economy. Join host Katie Ratlief as she sits down with Common Sense Institute's Director of Policy & Research, Glenn Farley, to dive into two key local initiatives. Together, they’ll explore how these proposals could influence Arizona's competitiveness and what they mean for the future of the state's economy.