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AZCenter Releases New Analysis Highlighting Major Budget Pressures Lawmakers Must Confront in Upcoming Session

‘Karma’s a Budget’ outlines formula-driven needs, one-time funding gaps, federal shifts already coming due PHOENIX — The Arizona Center for Economic Progress today released a new analysis showing that lawmakers will…

3 Hidden Costs Lawmakers Can’t Avoid This Session

Jump to Full Analysis Arizona ended last fiscal year with what looked like good news — a $519 million cash balance. But once you subtract delayed bills from last year and factor in required spending increases already set…

The SNAP Crisis is Not Over With Looming Obstacles for Arizonans

Last year, more than 900,000 Arizonans relied on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help feed their families at some point during the year​—​ ​including ​​more than 347,000 children.   …

Governor’s Executive Order and Its Impact on Arizona’s Budget

On November 20, 2025, Gov. Katie Hobbs issued an executive order that directs the Arizona Department of Revenue to prepare tax forms early so Arizona can act quickly if lawmakers approve several proposed deductions next legislative…

New Snapshot Shows How Steep Arizonans’ Health Premiums Will Spike Without Congressional Action to Extend Tax Credit Enhancements

Analysis details costs for Arizona families if federal tax credits expire PHOENIX — Data shows just how steep health insurance premiums will rise for Arizona families if Congress fails to extend enhanced Affordable Care…

2 policy decisions, 1 economic hit: What’s next for Arizona families

SNAP benefits, ACA Marketplace premiums support strong state economy PHOENIX — Arizona families are facing a one-two punch that could threaten both their food security and their access to affordable health care. Today’s…

Director Statement: SNAP Benefits Must Continue Amid Federal Shutdown

Below is a statement from Joseph Palomino, Director of the Arizona Center for Economic Progress, regarding the federal government’s responsibility to continue SNAP benefits during the ongoing shutdown.  “The claim...

Federal Policy Threatens Arizona’s Health Care Economy and Tax Revenues

The failure to extend the enhanced premium tax credits (ePTCs), coupled with Medicaid cuts and restrictive immigration policies, not only puts Arizona families at risk of losing their health insurance, but it will also reduce…

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