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…
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…
By eliminating clear standards and expanding immigration officers’ discretion, the policy could discourage eligible Arizona families from accessing food, health care and other basic supports. A federal immigration…
Nearly half of Arizona’s SNAP participants have lost their food assistance since July 2025, including roughly 180,000 children. That has removed more than $600 million in benefits from household…
Missouri voters sent an unmistakable message this week: They do not want to replace their state’s income tax with higher taxes on everyday purchases. More than 80% of voters rejected Amendment 5, which would…
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