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.
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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