2025 Legislative Agenda
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…
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Arizonans Deserve Better Solutions
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…
PROP 314 SHIFTS COST OF A FEDERAL ISSUE TO ARIZONA TAXPAYERS
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…
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…
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…