Arizona lawmakers are considering various ways to conform the state’s tax code to federal H.R. 1, the Trump administration’s tax law. The most recent iteration of that effort includes two identical bills,...
EPI analysis sounds the alarm on looming caregiver shortage An analysis released by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) highlights a critical and often overlooked consequence of the Trump administration’s…
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…
Last year, more than 900,000 Arizonans relied on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help feed their families at some point during the year— including more than 347,000 children. …
On November 20, 2025, Gov. Katie Hobbs issued an executive order that directs the Arizona Department of Revenue to prepare tax forms early so Arizona can act quickly if lawmakers approve several proposed deductions next legislative…
Below is a statement from Joseph Palomino, Director of the Arizona Center for Economic Progress, regarding the federal government’s responsibility to continue SNAP benefits during the ongoing shutdown. “The claim...
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