Arizonans think positively of NAU, survey shows		Arizonans have a positive impression of Northern Arizona University, and the majority form their impression based on personal experience and word of mouth. Such were the findings of a telephone survey conducted for the Office of Public Affairs by NAUs Social Research Laboratory in October. Seventy-five percent of respondents had a positive impression of NAU, while only 2 percent had a negative impression. Another 18 percent indicated "dont know."		12/1/2005
Immigration: Hot Button Issue in Arizona. Arizonans Weigh In on Immigration Proposals		Immigration has moved to the forefront of concerns in Arizona, according to recent Grand Canyon State Poll results. Today, more than a third of Arizonans say immigration is the most important issue facing the state. Twice as many Arizonans think immigration has been “bad” for the United States rather than “good” for the country. Arizonans favor a variety of proposals designed to handle illegal immigration in the United States, including those proposed by Arizona lawmakers including Senators Jon Kyl and John McCain, and Representatives J.D. Hayworth and Rick Renzi.		10/27/2005
Arizonans Blame Oil Companies and Politicians for High Gasoline Prices. High Prices Affect Driver Behaviors		Oil companies and politicians are to blame for high gasoline prices, say Arizonans surveyed in the latest Grand Canyon State Poll. With a majority saying they spent over $100 last month for gasoline, higher gasoline prices are encouraging most Arizonans to drive fewer miles, search for cheaper gas, share rides, and investigate purchasing more fuel-efficient vehicles. The Grand Canyon State Poll was conducted by the Social Research Laboratory at Northern Arizona University. Calling took place between October 13 and October 16, 2005. A total of 406 randomly-ed Arizonans participated in the survey. Results are accurate within a +/- 4.9 percent margin of error, at a 95 percent confidence level.		10/25/2005
Napolitano Maintains High Approval Ratings		Governor Janet Napolitano has a 70 percent approval rating in the state, according to recent results from the Grand Canyon State Poll. This rating is consistent with her 70 percent approval rating in March. President George W. Bush has a 48 percent approval rating in the state and the state legislature has a 40 percent approval rating. More than one-third of Arizonans cite “immigration” as the top concern in the state, followed by “the economy” and “education.” Among Arizonans likely to vote in the 2006 gubernatorial election, 43 percent say they intend to vote for Governor Napolitano’s reelection, and 39 percent say they are not sure if they will vote for Governor Napolitano, for a Republican candidate, or for a candidate from another party.		10/19/2005
Arizonans Support Increased Public Funding for Forest Restoration		Seventy-nine percent of Arizonans believe that more money should be spent by government to restore forests, according to a recent telephone survey. A majority (67%) believe that it is appropriate to sell trees cut during forest thinning. Arizonans displayed confidence in the land management abilities of the Forest Service, as 72 percent of respondents said they trust the Forest Service to properly manage Arizona’s National Forests.		5/12/2005
Flagstaff Report Card: FUSD Regains Footing All Local Institutions Improve Scores		Each year the Flagstaff Report Card asks people living in the Flagstaff area to rate the quality of six local institutions and the health of the local economy. This year, the rating of the Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) has improved significantly from a ‘C’ in 2003 and 2004 to a ‘B-’ this year. This reflects increased public regard for the work FUSD is doing. The actual grades given to all other institutions in the Flagstaff area remain the same as last year, though the numeric scores given by the public have increased across the board.		4/26/2005
Grand Canyon Favored for Arizona State Quarter		Arizonans have many good ideas about what should appear on the Arizona State Quarter when it is released by the United States Mint in 2008. According to a recent survey, more Arizonans prefer that the quarter depict the state’s natural features, rather than a cultural, historical, or symbolic theme. The Grand Canyon and the Saguaro Cactus are the most popular choices to represent the state on the coin.		4/25/2005
Flagstaff Divided over Proposition 100		Just one month before the Special Election, Flagstaff is divided over whether to support or defeat Proposition 100, according to the results of a recent telephone survey. Half of likely voters (50%) say they will vote “for” Proposition 100. Forty percent of likely voters say they will vote “against” Proposition 100 and 10 percent are “undecided.” A vote “Yes” for Proposition 100 has the effect of ratifying the City Council’s Big Box Ordinance which would limit retail stores in Flagstaff to 125,000 square feet in size. A vote “No” against Proposition 100 is a vote to nullify the City Council ordinance.		4/12/2005
Majority of Arizonans Thing Immigration is Bad for U.S.		A majority of Arizonans think immigration in recent years has been bad for the United States, according to the findings of a recent telephone survey. More than half prefer limiting the flow of immigrants to the U.S. and enforcement of existing laws is a top priority among Arizonans for addressing undocumented immigration in Arizona. Most people support increased money for border enforcement and enforcement of laws that prohibit the hiring of undocumented immigrants. However, Arizonans are divided on many immigration issues. One-third of Arizonans support spending money on integrating new immigrants into society and half would like to see increased spending on legal services for immigrants wishing to apply for legal residency status. Half, also, support President Bush’s guest worker policy that would allow some illegal immigrants to legally stay in the country as long as they hold jobs that no U.S. citizen wants.		4/4/2005
Governor Has High Approval Ratings Napolitano in Confident Position as She Enters Reelection Campaign		Arizonans are very supportive of Governor Napolitano, according to the results of a recent telephone survey. She has a 70 percent approval rating in the state. In comparison, 38 percent of Arizonans approve of the job the state legislature is doing. Governor Napolitano enters her reelection campaign in a very strong position with Arizona voters, leading all potential gubernatorial challengers. When positioned against Grant Woods, Rick Romley, Fife Symington, and Rick Renzi, Governor Napolitano is favored for reelection.		3/31/2005
Bushs Approval Rating Dips in Arizona		Attitudes about the direction the country is headed are sharply divided along partisan lines in Arizona, according to results of a recent Social Research Laboratory telephone survey. While two-thirds of Republicans in Arizona think the nation is “on the right track,” 71 percent of Democrats think the nation is ‘heading in the wrong direction.’ This division in attitudes is reflected in President Bush’s job approval rating which has recently dipped into the 40th percentile range in Arizona. Arizonans are particularly concerned about the way President Bush is handling the Social Security issue.		3/31/2005