Amendment would add to affordability crisis in Arizona PHOENIX — A sweeping amendment to HB 2728 — the bill to continue the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) — would revive a series of…
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps hundreds of thousands of Arizona families afford groceries. Recently, federal policymakers have increased scrutiny of SNAP’s “payment…
A few months ago, SNAP was dominating headlines as shutdown-related disruptions left families at risk of losing access to food assistance. While attention has shifted, the federal policy changes, state legislative actions,…
PHOENIX — Immigration bills advancing during the 2026 Arizona legislative session could significantly reshape how Arizona’s economy functions, affecting access to courts, financial institutions, public…
Immigration bills are stacking up at the Capitol. Here’s what they do Immigration bills at the Capitol this session could reshape how Arizona’s economy…
PHOENIX — The Arizona Center for Economic Progress released on Tuesday a new overview of major tax-related bills advancing during the 2026 Arizona legislative session, warning that several proposals…
Tax bills are moving quickly at the Arizona Capitol, and some bills could significantly reduce state and local revenue, create new loopholes, or divert funding away from shared priorities like public K-12 education, child…
PHOENIX — Arizona Center for Economic Progress testified today before the Arizona House Ways & Means Committee to oppose HB 4037, warning that the bill would create a school-voucher-like program, primarily benefitting…
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