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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…

2 policy decisions, 1 economic hit: What’s next for Arizona families

SNAP benefits, ACA Marketplace premiums support strong state economy PHOENIX — Arizona families are facing a one-two punch that could threaten both their food security and their access to affordable health care. Today’s…

Director Statement: SNAP Benefits Must Continue Amid Federal Shutdown

Below is a statement from Joseph Palomino, Director of the Arizona Center for Economic Progress, regarding the federal government’s responsibility to continue SNAP benefits during the ongoing shutdown.  “The claim...

Message From Our Director: The “Big Beautiful Bill” Is a Big Ugly Threat to Arizona and the Nation 

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…

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…

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