Congress just passed what Trump called his “Big Beautiful Bill,” a sweeping piece of legislation that’s anything but. While it’s framed as pro-growth tax and economic policy, the truth is far more dangerous. This…
In April of this year, the Trump administration fired all staff managing the federal Low-Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). As Arizona has temperatures of over 100 degrees, the President’s FY 2026…
A Tax Package that Worsens Economic Growth There is nothing but shock and disappointment with a House bill that will drastically increase the federal deficit, endanger our communities, and fundamentally weaken the U.S….
As evictions uproot families and communities at record amounts in Maricopa County, Arizonans must ask when their state will step in to help. It’s no secret that Arizona is facing a considerable affordable housing shortage….
The Trump administration’s newly imposed tariffs aren’t just a misguided trade policy—they’re a tax hike on hardworking Arizona families. Tariffs are often sold as a way to protect American industries, but in reality,…
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…
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