“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.”
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PHOENIX — Immigration bills advancing during the 2026 Arizona legislative session could significantly reshape how Arizona’s economy functions, affecting access to courts, financial institutions, public…
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