Policy, Politics, and Puzzles: LFL 2025

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  1. 1. The presenting sponsor of LFL 2025, this company has invested more than $10 billion to develop and commercialize smoke-free products
  2. 4. The Chamber strongly advocates to preserve Arizona's status as a _____ __ _____ state, which protects workers from mandatory union membership
  3. 6. Arizona leads the nation in producing these critical tech components
  4. 8. A bill sponsored by this now-Senate President made Arizona the first state in the country to offer universal occupational license recognition
  5. 13. The Chamber promotes expanding access to affordable ___ care to boost workforce productivity
  6. 15. The Chamber defends policies that foster innovation and protect these intellectual assets
  7. 17. Chamber-backed policy that ensures consistent regulations across cities and avoids a patchwork of local rules
  8. 18. International trade agreement crucial for Arizona exports
  9. 20. This company’s investment in Arizona represents the largest foreign direct investment for a greenfield project in U.S. history
  10. 22. In 2023, Arizona adopted this kind of income tax system, which applies rates equally to all taxpayers regardless of income
  11. 23. The Chamber supports this U.S. Senate procedure vital for promoting compromise, protecting minority voices, and preventing rushed legislation
  12. 24. The term for this legislative leader originated from a hunting phrase for someone who keeps hounds together during a chase
  13. 26. Happy Anniversary! This year, the Chamber celebrated _____ years as the leading statewide business advocate at the state Capitol
  14. 27. Arizona’s largest electric utility
  15. 30. Arizona's economic growth depends on having a diverse energy mix that includes both renewables and this reliable, affordable energy source
  16. 34. Chosen by his caucus in November, state Rep. ________ will become the first Latino elected to serve as Speaker of the House
  17. 35. This type of legislative committee resolves differences between House and Senate bills
  18. 37. Arizona’s economic competitiveness depends on addressing shortages in this group of skilled employees.
  19. 38. In 2015, Arizona became the first state to require that high school students pass a _____ test to graduate
  20. 39. _____ enrollment programs allow high school students to earn college credits while learning job skills
  21. 41. A massive hotspot for semiconductors and other advanced manufacturers, Phoenix has been dubbed the _____ Desert
  22. 43. The ________ Commission regulates utilities and has jurisdiction over rates and service standards
  23. 44. The Chamber testified before the Arizona Corporation Commission in support of Formula Rate Plans, which will lead to more predictable utility rates and reduce ________ lag
  24. 45. A meeting where legislators of the same party discuss legislative strategy
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  1. 2. Process by which citizens can propose statutes or constitutional amendments to be put on the state ballot.
  2. 3. The Chamber continues to push for _____ reform policies that protect job creators from frivolous and costly lawsuits
  3. 5. Arizona is home to the largest power plant of this type in the U.S.
  4. 7. The Chamber supports the expansion of this infrastructure to connect rural communities
  5. 9. The Chamber opposes ____ control policies that disrupt housing markets, deter development, and decrease affordability
  6. 10. The Chamber advocates for balanced and reasonable air quality standards to address this pollutant without stifling economic growth
  7. 11. This type of veto power allows the governor to reject specific items in a budget bill without vetoing the entire bill
  8. 12. Voter-approval of Prop. 479 will ensure continued funding for vital ________ projects
  9. 14. This manufacturer of glucose monitoring systems for diabetes management was voted the 2024 winner of "The Hottest Thing Made in Arizona"
  10. 16. A session called by the governor outside of the regular calendar
  11. 19. The Chamber supports modernizing zoning codes and streamlining approval processes to increase supply in this sector
  12. 21. Federal funding program designed to bolster domestic production of semiconductors
  13. 25. Arizona's constitution requires a _____ majority vote on legislation that imposes or increases a tax
  14. 28. The Chamber celebrated the defeat of Prop. 499, which would have threatened this city’s tourism sector, cost jobs, and raised taxes
  15. 29. Arizona's regulatory environment and innovation-friendly policies makes it a hub for companies developing this kind of vehicle technology
  16. 31. The Arizona Chamber strongly supports ______ ______ polices that allow families to select the best education options for their kids
  17. 32. The Chamber championed Prop. 312, a ballot measure that is already forcing cities to take action on ________
  18. 33. The Chamber emphasizes this as a top priority to protect businesses from data breaches and digital threats
  19. 36. The Chamber opposes these government-imposed limits that distort markets and stifle competition
  20. 40. Rep. ________ was rated the most bipartisan member of Arizona’s Congressional delegation in 2024
  21. 42. The Chamber strongly advocates for an extension of Prop 123, a 2016 voter-approved measure that boosted distributions from the state ____ _____ to pump billions into K-12 education without raising taxes