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Arizona’s Budget Is Stuck. Here’s a Way to Move Forward. 

Arizona lawmakers are at an impasse.  The Legislature passed a budget. The governor vetoed it. And now, instead of a clear path forward, we’re left with the same debate that has stalled progress for…

5 Things Arizona Must Get Right in Next Round of Budget Negotiations

Arizona’s budget debate just hit a reset button.  With the Republican budget proposal vetoed, state leaders now have a second chance — not just to negotiate numbers, but to build a budget that better reflects the…

Arizona’s Budget Reset: Lessons from Round 1, Priorities for Round 2 

Arizona’s budget debate is entering a new phase.  With the Republican proposal vetoed, state leaders now have another opportunity to craft a budget that better aligns with Arizona’s fiscal realities and the needs…

AZCenter Analyses Outline Path Forward as Arizona Budget Negotiations Resume

Op-ed and analyses highlight what went wrong in Round 1, what Arizona must get right next, and how the state can move forward by investing in families instead of doubling down on tax cuts PHOENIX —  As…

Arizona Legislature Needs Reality Check on Budget Proposal

This op-ed was published in The Arizona Republic on May 11, 2026. Arizona’s budget debate is stuck in a place that no longer reflects reality. For years, state lawmakers have treated tax cuts as a default strategy,…

New Analyses Show SNAP Cuts Are Fueling a Downward Spiral for Arizona Families and Local Economies

Loss of food assistance linked to rising evictions, financial instability, and broader economic strain PHOENIX —  New analyses from the Arizona Center for Economic Progress show that recent cuts to SNAP — including…

New Research: Stricter SNAP Eligibility Rules Don’t Increase Employment — but Do Increase Hardship 

A new report from the Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution adds to a growing body of evidence: Stricter SNAP eligibility rules around work do not meaningfully increase employment, but they do reduce access…

Arizona’s SNAP Decline Is Colliding with a Growing Eviction Crisis 

Arizona households are facing severe affordability crises as many have lost access to a critical safety net. Recent national stories have highlighted the fragility of the U.S. economy and…

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