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SNAP Policy Changes Are Still Unfolding in Arizona — Here’s What to Know 

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,…

Immigration Bills Stack Up at the Capitol — What They Could Mean for Arizona’s Economy 

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…

2026 Arizona Legislature Immigration Bills

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…

Following the Money: Major 2026 Tax Bills at the Capitol — and What They Mean for Arizona 

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…

2026 Arizona Legislature Tax Bills 

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…

AZCenter Raises Concerns Over HB 4037

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…

Tax Conformity Explained: Why Arizona Can’t Afford It 

Arizona lawmakers are considering various ways to conform the state’s tax code to federal H.R. 1, the Trump administration’s tax law. The most recent iteration of that effort includes two identical bills,...

Behind the Tax Filing Noise: A $1.45B Hit to Arizona’s Budget

HB 2785 and SB 1638 deepen Arizona’s affordability crisis PHOENIX — In the House Ways and Means Committee Wednesday the Arizona Center for Economic Progress opposed HB 2785, the latest attempt to conform Arizona’s...

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