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Prop 312's Impact: A Threat to Local Budgets and Homelessness Policies
Proposition 312 (Prop 312) produces an economic sanction on local communities and is a short-sighted approach to an issue that requires local solutions, not a one-size-fits-all statewide initiative. If passed, Prop 312…
From the Desk of the Director – Please Vote No on Prop 314
As I go through my ballot and read Prop 314, I am reminded of my immigrant ancestors and the American Dream. An American Dream that my family was able to achieve through the generational contributions they made to Arizona,…
Rising Costs for Arizona Families Highlight That Now Is the Time for Expanded Child Tax Credit
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released 2023 one-year data from the Current Population Survey and American Community Survey. National and state-level data from these surveys provide the most current view on economic well-being…
PROP 314 SHIFTS COST OF A FEDERAL ISSUE TO ARIZONA TAXPAYERS
Immigrants are members of our communities and families, helping build healthy and growing state and local economies for us all. In 2021, Arizonan immigrants accounted for about 16 percent of our state’s economic output…
ICYM: Elevate Her Event
As we closed out June, the Arizona Center for Economic Progress and Children’s Action Alliance gathered with leaders from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to host a data filled forum on the impact that lack of child care…
From Flat Tax to Funding Dilemmas: Arizona’s Budget Struggles
Working late into the night on a Saturday, the state legislature passed legislation to resolve an almost $1.6 billion deficit for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The state found itself in this dire predicament after it learned…
Welcome Joseph Palomino: Our New AZ Center Director
The Arizona Center for Economic Progress (AZ Center), an affiliate of the Children’s Action Alliance, is pleased to announce Joseph Palomino as its new Director starting June 3. In this role, Joseph will lead the strategic…
Clock Ticking: $715 Million Deficit Still Looms
Since last October, fiscal analysts have been warning that the state’s revenues are not sufficient to support the budget that was passed a year ago. The latest Monthly Highlights issued by the Joint Legislative…