Arizona grocery and convenience store employment fell roughly four times faster than the national rate as SNAP participation declined; Farm Bill decisions could put additional pressure on families, retailers and the state…
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…
New analysis shows Social Security, SNAP, tax credits and other supports keep 802,000 Arizonans out of poverty — progress that could be eroded as H.R. 1 reshapes assistance for families New poverty data released this week…
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…
New analysis warns that families affected by Arizona’s SNAP rollout could face another wave of paperwork to maintain health coverage Nearly four out of five Arizona households receiving SNAP benefits also include someone…
Nearly four out of five Arizona households receiving SNAP also include someone covered by Medicaid. That means many of the families who just navigated a major expansion of SNAP paperwork may soon face another round of…
USCIS guidance confirms broader consideration of means-tested benefits beginning Sept. 18; AZCenter warns chilling effect will carry costs statewide New federal guidance confirms that immigration officers will soon have broader…
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