In choosing among five issues, the economy was a top concern for 1 in 3 Arizonan voters this election, with a larger 2 in 3 voters feeling the economy is not so good or poor. While both the U.S. and Arizona are experiencing…
Outside pressures and situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in higher costs for things we all need. This means both workers and businesses are still working on recovering from all these pressures. While…
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…
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,…
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…
Arizonans work hard, whether helping an aging parent, caring for a new baby, or punching a timecard for one or more jobs. But not all work comes with a paycheck. And even with paid positions, wages have not kept up with…
The AZCenter celebrates the contributions of all Arizona workers this Labor Day. We honor the activists who worked to secure better working conditions and an additional day of rest for American workers when the first Monday…
Immigrants have been an integral part of the U.S. economy since our country’s inception. From entrepreneurs to laborers, immigrants continue to shape how we grow and develop as a nation in countless ways. This is especially…
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