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    1999
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Y2K Awareness Increases   Arizonans are less likely today to think the Year 2000 computer bug will personally affect them. Almost two-thirds of Arizona households have computers and one-in-three people with computers in their home are not sure if their computers are Y2K compliant.   10/21/1999
Road Rage Widespread In Arizona   Road rage is widespread in Arizona. Arizonans spend a lot of time in their cars and although Arizona drivers tend to rate their own driving skills quite highly, they generally have little confidence in the skill of others on the road.   10/19/1999
Embracing Internet Voting   On-line, Internet voting will be available during Arizona’s upcoming Democratic Party primary election in March 2000. More than half of all registered voters in Arizona want to see on-line voting included as an option in future elections in the state.   10/15/1999
McCain Pulls Ahead of Bush   John McCain has moved ahead of George Bush, Jr. as the favorite candidate of registered Republicans in Arizona. Al Gore continues to lead Bill Bradley as the favorite candidate of registered Democrats. Registered voters in Arizona consistently favor a Republican candidate over a Democratic candidate.   10/13/1999
Support for Workplace Drug Testing   Drug testing in the workplace is supported by a majority of Arizonans. In contrast, one-third believe drug testing violates the individual rights of workers.   3/3/1999
Preparing for Y2K Crisis   Many Arizonans believe that they will personally be affected by Y2K-related problems. They are beginning to prepare for the possible crisis by obtaining copies of financial records, avoiding airplane travel on the first day of the new year and withdrawing money from their bank accounts.   2/23/1999
1999 Crime Report   Arizonans generally have a favorable view of the police, although whites and people of other races differ substantially in their perceptions of how police handle their jobs. Victimization rates have steadied and Arizonans believe the level of crime in their neighborhoods have stayed the same. Arizonans prefer education and prevention programs to reduce crime. Support for prison construction has declined.   2/18/1999

 
   

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