EPI analysis sounds the alarm on looming caregiver shortage An analysis released by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) highlights a critical and often overlooked consequence of the Trump administration’s…
PHOENIX — While new legislative budget projections released Thursday in the state’s Finance Advisory Committee meeting suggest Arizona may have $578 million in available revenue, that figure masks deep fiscal instability…
PHOENIX — The Arizona Center for Economic Progress (AZCenter) testified today in opposition to SB 1142, warning that the bill would commit Arizona to a new and largely undefined federal scholarship tax credit program that…
PHOENIX — Joseph Palomino, Director of the Arizona Center for Economic Progress, will testify Wednesday in committee in opposition to HB 2288, legislation that would reduce corporate tax accountability for large multinational…
PHOENIX — The Arizona Center for Economic Progress released the following statement Friday from Director Joseph Palomino following the release of Gov. Katie Hobbs’ budget: “Gov. Hobbs’ budget includes targeted investments…
Key takeaways: PHOENIX — Joseph Palomino, Director of Arizona Center for Economic Progress (AZCenter), testified Wednesday in opposition to HB2153, Arizona’s tax conformity package, warning lawmakers that the bill’s…
With anticipated U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and stepped-up immigration enforcement in the Phoenix metro area soon, Arizona could face immediate and long-term economic disruptions. Federal enforcement…
PHOENIX — The Arizona Center for Economic Progress released the following statement Monday from Director Joseph Palomino at the start of the 2026 legislative session and following Gov. Katie Hobbs’ State of the State…
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