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New Data Show Arizona Grocery Jobs, Wages Falling Faster Than Nationally as Congress Weighs SNAP Changes

Arizona grocery and convenience store employment fell roughly four times faster than the national rate as SNAP participation declined; Farm Bill decisions could put additional pressure on families, retailers and the state…

Arizona’s Anti-Poverty Gains at Risk as Federal Cuts Take Effect

New analysis shows Social Security, SNAP, tax credits and other supports keep 802,000 Arizonans out of poverty — progress that could be eroded as H.R. 1 reshapes assistance for families New poverty data released this week…

Nearly 80% of Arizona SNAP Households Also Rely on Medicaid as New Requirements Approach

New analysis warns that families affected by Arizona’s SNAP rollout could face another wave of paperwork to maintain health coverage Nearly four out of five Arizona households receiving SNAP benefits also include someone…

New Public Charge Guidance Could Frighten Eligible Arizona Families Away From Essential Assistance

USCIS guidance confirms broader consideration of means-tested benefits beginning Sept. 18; AZCenter warns chilling effect will carry costs statewide New federal guidance confirms that immigration officers will soon have broader…

Mass Deportation Would Be a Job Killer for Arizona — Including for U.S.-Born Workers

New modeling finds 1,700 ICE arrests could ultimately cost more than 20,000 Arizona workers their jobs, compounding existing workforce and affordability pressures PHOENIX —  Intensified immigration enforcement…

A medida que se acerca el 250.º aniversario de Estados Unidos, la historia de Arizona debe incluirnos a todos 

El Centro para el Progreso Económico de Arizona aboga por un código fiscal y un presupuesto estatal que reflejen a las personas que construyen Arizona desde la base. PHOENIX — Mientras Arizona y el país se preparan para conmemorar los 250 años de Estados Unidos, el…

Lo que hay que saber sobre la nueva tasa de error en los pagos del programa SNAP del USDA para Arizona

PHOENIX — El Departamento de Agricultura de EE. UU. ha publicado hoy las tasas de error en los pagos del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP) correspondientes al ejercicio fiscal 2025 de cada estado. La nueva tasa de error en los pagos de Arizona es del 10,80 %. La nueva tasa podría…

El presupuesto de Arizona incluye mejoras, pero no logra hacer frente a la crisis de la vivienda asequible

Declaración de Geraldine Miranda, subdirectora de Política Fiscal del Centro para el Progreso Económico de Arizona, PHOENIX — «Este presupuesto incluye mejoras importantes que ayudarán a las familias de Arizona, pero…

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