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Proposed Federal Tax Cuts for the Wealthy Could Come at Arizona’s Expense 

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…

To Whom Does the New Public Charge Policy Apply? 

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…

New Public Charge Policy Creates More Fear and Uncertainty for Arizona Families 

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…

Arizona Has Lost $600 Million in SNAP Benefits. The Economic Warning Signs Are Emerging. 

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 Recognized a Bad Tax Deal. Arizona Should Pay Attention. 

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…

Mass Deportation Would Be a Job Killer for Arizona — Including for U.S.-Born Workers

New modeling finds 1,700 ICE arrests could ultimately cost more than 20,000 Arizona workers their jobs, compounding existing workforce and affordability pressures PHOENIX —  Intensified immigration enforcement…

As America250 Approaches, Arizona’s Story Must Include All of Us 

Arizona Center for Economic Progress calls for a tax code and state budget that reflect the people who build Arizona from the bottom up  PHOENIX — As Arizona and the nation prepare to mark 250 years of America, the…

What to know about USDA’s new SNAP payment error rate for Arizona

PHOENIX —  The U.S. Department of Agriculture today released states’ fiscal year 2025 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payment error rates. Arizona’s new payment error rate is 10.80%. The new rate could…

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