“When we look at the data of tip workers, we know that 70% are women and tip workers don’t make very much,” said Geraldine Miranda, an economic policy analyst with the Arizona Center for Economic Progress. “You look at their real median wage, they make about $15.78 (hourly) and when you look at the cost of if living, it’s very high. This proposition is an automatic wage cut for tip workers.”
With anticipated U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and stepped-up immigration enforcement in the Phoenix metro area soon, Arizona could face immediate and long-term economic disruptions. Federal enforcement…
The Trump administration is waging a multi-pronged assault on immigrant families through simultaneous changes to public charge rules, SNAP eligibility, and tax credit regulations. Taken together, these policies form a coordinated…
Jump to Full Analysis Arizona ended last fiscal year with what looked like good news — a $519 million cash balance. But once you subtract delayed bills from last year and factor in required spending increases already set…
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