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AZCenter Urges Lawmakers to Reject SB 1142, Warns Federal Private-School Tax Credit Could Harm K-12 Public Schools and Arizona’s Budget

PHOENIX — The Arizona Center for Economic Progress (AZCenter) testified today in opposition to SB 1142, warning that the bill would commit Arizona to a new and largely undefined federal scholarship tax credit program that…

Arizona Lawmakers Consider Corporate Tax Giveaway as State Faces Budget Pressures

PHOENIX — Joseph Palomino, Director of the Arizona Center for Economic Progress, will testify Wednesday in committee in opposition to HB 2288, legislation that would reduce corporate tax accountability for large multinational…

AZCenter Reacts to Gov. Hobbs' budget

PHOENIX — The Arizona Center for Economic Progress released the following statement Friday from Director Joseph Palomino following the release of Gov. Katie Hobbs’ budget: “Gov. Hobbs’ budget includes targeted investments…

AZCenter Director Testifies in Opposition to Tax Conformity Package, Warns Bill Would Deepen Structural Deficit and Undercut Arizona Investment in Essential Programs

Key takeaways: PHOENIX — Joseph Palomino, Director of Arizona Center for Economic Progress (AZCenter), testified Wednesday in opposition to HB2153, Arizona’s tax conformity package, warning lawmakers that the bill’s…

2026 Legislative Session Begins with Major Decisions Ahead on Taxes, Education, and Affordability

PHOENIX — The Arizona Center for Economic Progress released the following statement Monday from Director Joseph Palomino at the start of the 2026 legislative session and following Gov. Katie Hobbs’ State of the State…

MEMO: 7 Ways Anticipated ICE Raids, Mass Deportations Could Ripple Through Arizona’s Economy

The Arizona Center for Economic Progress denounces the killing of Renee Nicole Good by ICE on Wednesday in Minneapolis, and we offer our condolences to her family and the entire Minneapolis community, including immigrant…

AZCenter Releases New Analysis Highlighting Major Budget Pressures Lawmakers Must Confront in Upcoming Session

‘Karma’s a Budget’ outlines formula-driven needs, one-time funding gaps, federal shifts already coming due PHOENIX — The Arizona Center for Economic Progress today released a new analysis showing that lawmakers will…

New Snapshot Shows How Steep Arizonans’ Health Premiums Will Spike Without Congressional Action to Extend Tax Credit Enhancements

Analysis details costs for Arizona families if federal tax credits expire PHOENIX — Data shows just how steep health insurance premiums will rise for Arizona families if Congress fails to extend enhanced Affordable Care…

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