People, Policies, Priorities, and Puzzles: LFL 2025

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  1. 5. ____ enrollment programs allow high school students to earn college credits while learning job skills
  2. 9. The term for this legislative leader originated from a hunting phrase for someone who keeps hounds together during a chase
  3. 11. Chamber-backed policy that ensures consistent regulations across cities and avoids a patchwork of local rules.
  4. 13. In 2023, Arizona adopted this kind of income tax system, which applies rates equally to alltaxpayers regardless of income
  5. 15. Rep. _________ was rated the most bipartisan member of Arizona’s Congressional delegation in 2024
  6. 17. The Chamber promotes expanding access to affordable ___ care to boost workforce productivity.
  7. 18. Arizona is home to the largest power plant of this type in the U.S
  8. 20. Arizona leads the nation in producing these critical tech components
  9. 22. This company’s investment in Arizona represents the largest foreign direct investment for a greenfield project in U.S. history.
  10. 24. The Chamber celebrated the defeat of Prop. 499, which would have threatened this city’s tourism sector, cost jobs, and raised taxes.
  11. 26. The Chamber emphasizes this as a top priority to protect businesses from data breaches and digital threats.
  12. 30. The Chamber strongly advocates to preserve Arizona's status as a ____ __ ____ state, which protects workers from mandatory union membership
  13. 32. The Chamber strongly supported Prop. 312, a ballot measure that is already forcing cities to take action on __________.
  14. 33. This type of legislative committee resolves differences between House and Senate bills
  15. 34. Arizona’s largest electric utility
  16. 35. The Chamber helps businesses stay competitive by reducing tax _____
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  1. 1. The Chamber supports the expansion of this infrastructure to connect rural communities.
  2. 2. The Arizona Chamber strongly supports _____ _____ polices that allow families to select the best education options for their kids
  3. 3. The Chamber advocates for this type of permitting to speed up business growth
  4. 4. The Chamber defends policies that foster innovation and protect these intellectual assets.
  5. 6. International trade agreement crucial for Arizona exports
  6. 7. Happy Anniversary! This year, the Chamber celebrated ________ years as the leading statewide business advocate at the state Capitol.
  7. 8. The Chamber supports this U.S. Senate procedure for promoting compromise, protecting minority voices, and preventing rushed legislation.
  8. 10. The Chamber advocates for balanced and reasonable air quality standards to address this pollutant without stifling economic growth.
  9. 11. The presenting sponsor of LFL 2025, this company has invested more than $10 billion to develop and commercialize smoke-free products
  10. 12. Federal funding program designed to bolster domestic production of semiconductors
  11. 14. Voter-approval of Prop. 479 will ensure continued funding for vital _________ projects.
  12. 16. The Chamber opposes these government-imposed limits that distort markets and stifle competition
  13. 19. A meeting where legislators of the same party discuss legislative strategy
  14. 21. The _____ Commission regulates utilities and has jurisdiction over rates and service standards
  15. 23. Addressing shortages in this area is key to ensuring Arizona’s economic growth and competitiveness
  16. 25. This type of veto power allows the governor to reject specific items in a budget bill without vetoing the entire bill
  17. 27. Arizona's constitution requires a ______majority vote on legislation that imposes orincreases a tax
  18. 28. Process by which citizens can propose or repeal laws through a vote
  19. 29. The chamber of the legislature where spending must originate
  20. 31. A session called by the governor outside of the regular calendar
  21. 36. A massive hotspot for semiconductors and other advanced manufacturers, Phoenix has been dubbed the _____ Desert.