Last week, the U.S. Census Bureau released data on 2021 poverty, income, and health from the Current Population Survey (CPS) and American Community Survey (ACS). This national and state-level census data demonstrates that…
Last week, the Biden Administration announced changes to immigration rules that disproportionately harm low-income people of color. The changes repeal and replace extreme and discriminatory changes to the Public Charge…
In three weeks, Save Our Schools Arizona turns in signatures to stop yet another universal voucher scheme — they need them back ASAP! This year’s ill advised, universal voucher expansion already has 6500+ applicants,…
Save Our Schools Arizona is running a statewide referendum to stop the universal voucher expansion passed by the legislature and signed by the Governor earlier this summer. This expansion will strip Arizona public schools…
Despite what the thermostat may say, summer is over for many Arizona students. School is back in session. Lawmakers added money to K-12 spending for this school year – but how much? $1 billion? $800 million? Is this…
Last week, the Arizona Legislature passed a budget and concluded a long and unpredictable 2022 session. This year, politicians at the State Capitol had a historic opportunity to use a massive surplus of resources to make…
With only eight days left before the deadline (and a state government shutdown), the Arizona Legislature has begun serious negotiations on a state budget proposal revealed this past Monday. As the AZCenter has previously…
As Arizona’s economy continues its rapid recovery and expansion—in large part thanks to federal relief legislation that kept families afloat and businesses open—Arizona’s state revenues have skyrocketed, resulting…
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