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From the Desk of the Director – Please Vote No on Prop 314  

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,…

Rising Costs for Arizona Families Highlight That Now Is the Time for Expanded Child Tax Credit

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…

HB2375 WOULD BAN A SUCCESSFUL ANTI-POVERTY TOOL

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…

Celebrating the contributions of all Arizona workers this Labor Day!

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…

Immigrant Labor Fuels U.S. and Arizona Economy

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…

2022 Legislative Session & Budget Recap

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…

Arizona should use its surplus to invest in the future, not in another tax giveaway.

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…

$2 Billion Tax Cuts for the Rich are Irresponsible

Last year, the legislature passed huge tax cuts whose benefits will only be seen by the richest Arizonans. Right now, Arizona’s finances are healthy with an expected $5 billion surplus. But this sunny forecast is in danger….

Let’s raise the economic power of all Arizonans

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