State budgets and taxes represent our shared priorities and values. The Arizona Center for Economic Progress (AZCenter) advocates for a state budget and tax structure that builds stronger economic opportunities for all Arizonans, treats individuals and families equitably, and protects revenue for vital public services. The AZCenter supports the following 2024 legislative agenda to advance these goals.
Click here for our AZCenter Legislative Agenda.
New federal labor data show grocery-sector employment and wages falling faster in Arizona than nationally as SNAP participation declines. With Congress considering the Farm Bill, decisions made now could determine whether additional pressure…
New analysis finds Social Security, SNAP, tax credits and other supports keep 802,000 Arizonans out of poverty; researchers warn those effects may be eroded beginning in 2026 New poverty data released by the U.S. Census…
Arizona’s economy is often celebrated for its growth. New businesses, new residents and new investment are all important signs of economic strength. But growth alone cannot tell us whether Arizonans are actually better…
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