On November 20, 2025, Gov. Katie Hobbs issued an executive order that directs the Arizona Department of Revenue to prepare tax forms early so Arizona can act quickly if lawmakers approve several proposed deductions next legislative…
Last summer, despite a strong state economy, state policymakers had to resolve a nearly $1.6 billion deficit for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. Driven by the flat individual income tax hollowing state revenues, as well as the…
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 the recent election, Arizonan voters emphasized the economy as their primary concern, with many not feeling the benefits of current economic growth. Despite improvements in poverty and income, rising costs for basic needs…
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…
Immigrants are members of our communities and families, helping build healthy and growing state and local economies for us all. In 2021, Arizonan immigrants accounted for about 16 percent of our state’s economic output…
As we closed out June, the Arizona Center for Economic Progress and Children’s Action Alliance gathered with leaders from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to host a data filled forum on the impact that lack of child care…
The Arizona Center for Economic Progress (AZ Center), an affiliate of the Children’s Action Alliance, is pleased to announce Joseph Palomino as its new Director starting June 3. In this role, Joseph will lead the strategic…
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