ICYM: Elevate Her Event
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…
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Welcome Joseph Palomino: Our New AZ Center Director
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…
Celebrating Karen McLaughlin's Dedication to Arizona's Well-being!
We are grateful to Karen McLaughlin as she retires after dedicating her career to public service and the well-being of Arizonans. Karen began her career at Children’s Action Alliance (CAA) working on state budget and fiscal…
We're hiring!
The Arizona Center for Economic Progress (AZCenter) is looking for a strategic and visionary leader to serve as its next Executive Director. Launched in 2017, the AZCenter is an affiliate of Children’s Action Alliance(CAA),…
Children’s Action Alliance Selects January Contreras as New CEO
Children’s Action Alliance has named January Contreras to lead the organization as its new Chief Executive Officer. Contreras, a national and Arizona leader who has dedicated her career to strengthening the well-being and…
New Tool Illustrates Unexpected Qualities and Contributions of Arizona Immigrants
Though common narratives suggest that immigrants arrive in the United States with limited English skills, the opposite is true according to 2021 American Community Survey (ACS) five-year data from the U.S. Census Bureau….
A PRELIMINARY LOOK AT THE STATE BUDGET AND REVENUES
The last couple of weeks have given us a glimpse into what is likely to be a difficult session when the legislature returns in January: Significant funding needs with declining revenues. Funding needs are high. On September…
OUR LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
2023 Legislative Agenda With a newly elected Governor and legislators representing newly drawn districts, the 2023 legislative session in Arizona presents a fresh opportunity to make vital policy changes. Many challenges…