Arizonans’ incomes remain far below the national average and those of most neighboring states. While Arizona has seen some improvement in the past year—likely attributable to the minimum wage passage 15 2016—deep disparitiesf or communities of color persist. Black, Latino, and American Indian households earn significantly less than White households and remain well below Arizona’s median household income.
Arizona students have returned to classrooms, where access to healthy breakfast and lunch helps them stay focused, engaged and ready to learn. But hundreds of Arizona schools face a growing threat to free meals…
The Trump administration is reportedly considering two additional capital gains tax cuts: allowing investors to adjust the purchase price of assets for inflation and eliminating capital gains taxes on the sale of certain…
A new federal public charge policy is scheduled to take effect Sept. 18, 2026. It does not apply to everyone, and receiving a public benefit does not automatically mean someone will be denied a green card…
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