PHXations—Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Only two-thirds of Arizonans have sent in their census forms, the Republic reports. The state ranks 38th nationally in response levels, the story says:

[F]or states such as Arizona, participation that is lower than the nation’s also raises the chances of an undercount when the tally is finished later this year. A lackluster showing in the decennial census would mean Arizona could be shortchanged hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funds over the next decade. It could also ensure the state gains no more than one seat when Congress and the Electoral College are apportioned by 2012.

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Blogger Adam Lopez Falk is taking seriously Rep. Raul Grijalva’s suggestion that Arizona companies be boycotted if the governor signs that hateful immigration bill into law. His list:

• Circle K
• Fender Guitars
• CSK Auto-Checker, Schucks, Kragen Auto Parts, Murray’s Discount Auto Parts
• Allied Waste Industries-sanitation
• Avnet Technology-electronic components
• Kiewit Corporation-construction
• Best Western International
• Clear Channel Outdoor-billboards
• Knight Transportation-trucking
• P.F. Changs China Bistro
• PetSmart
• Shamrock Farms and Foods company
• SkyMall magazine
• Sprouts Grocery Stores
• U-Haul
• VIAD Corporation-exhibit services
• DIAL Corporation-soaps, hygiene products, and detergents
• Fry’s Food and Drug
• Bashas Grocery Stores
• Poore Brothers-chips
• Discount Tire Company
• Kahala-Cold Stone-Cold Stone Creamery, Great Steak Co.
• Giant Industries-Giant Gas Stations
• Go Daddy.com
• US Airways

In the comments he makes the obvious point, that if the company has come out against the legislation, there’s no reason to boycott them. (h/t Jose Gonzalez.)