Dr. King believed in a nation of freedom, justice, and equality. He encouraged all citizens to selflessly serve their community. I encourage all Arizonans to live up to Dr. King’s vision and give back to our community. Just as Dr. King set big goals and focused relentlessly on results, we need sustained citizen action to address today’s challenges.
I am excited to be back to work! This session I’m focusing on economic growth, job creation and education issues. My door is always open – please don’t hesitate to contact me at hcarter@azleg.gov with any questions, comments or feedback. Happy Centennial Arizona!
Today kicks off my virtual fundraiser! Great things are just around the corner, and with your help, I can reach my donation goal. Click HERE to join the fundraising fun!
Tomorrow I will be hosting a virtual fundraiser that will take place on my donation page. Looking forward to a great turnout. Stop by tomorrow from 8am-8pm and contribute! Click HERE.
Don’t forget to join us at Portland’s tonight for my end of the year event!
School tax-credit donations are a great way to directly support our school programs. The donations are used to fund extracurricular activities, such as field trips, after-school programs and athletics. Individuals can donate up to $200 and couples may contribute $400. Contributions are tax deductible, must be received by Dec. 31 to be included in your 2011 taxes and should indicate a specific program, student or school.
Read more about tax credits here
As we head into the 2012 Legislative session, one of my top priorities is the economy. Moving forward, I will continue to focus my efforts on creating jobs, increasing economic growth, and encouraging economic development. We need to provide businesses of all sizes the stability and confidence they need to invest in Arizona’s economy. Additionally, we can to promote small businesses by reducing taxes, red tape, and government bureaucracy.
Read more about incentivizing businesses in Arizona here.
I am honored to receive the 2011 Trailblazer Award from The Arizona BioIndustry Association. As a committed advocate for innovation, I am proud of our work to bring new technology and jobs to Arizona. The future economic viability of Arizona is dependent upon the work and research we do today.
Read about the Trailblazer Award here.
This week, Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix was ranked among the 50 top cardiovascular hospitals in the country. According to the study, Mayo Clinic’s cardiovascular unit is a model for hospitals across the country. This comes on the heels of the September announcement that Mayo Clinic will be expanding their teaching program through their new partnership with ASU to develop a new $266 million medical-school branch in Scottsdale.
Read more about Mayo Clinic’s ranking here.
Read more about Mayo Clinic’s partnership with ASU here.
Effective partnerships with the local offices of elected officials around the United States are important for all NCIV member organizations. Visits to the offices of elected officials are often an important part of an International Visitor’s (IV) program. Meeting IVs is often of great interest to lawmakers and their staff. Providing elected officials with the oportunity to meet IVs allows elected leaders to see the benefits of exchange programs and secures their continued support. “I have seen this time and again,” notes Kyle Moyer, NCIV Board Member and Chair of the NCIV Advocacy Committee, “getting International Visitors in the door can really turn a legislator into a champion. The IVs are the best advocacy our network can leverage.”
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