State Economy
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Trump’s worldwide tariffs jolt markets, wipe out trillions, and leave Arizona retirees reeling
US investors lost $3.1 trillion on Day 1 of President Trump’s steep tariffs, leaving retirees and aging workers hoping to retire soon in Arizona having to rethink their plans.
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Arizona Republicans are not keeping their affordability promise to voters
Republicans are ignoring these five affordability proposals that would have brought down housing and prescription drugs prices across Arizona.
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The bipartisan bill that could chip away at housing unaffordability in Arizona
The Starter Homes Act would legalize smaller and less costly homes in the state, allowing for younger generations to become homeowners
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Arizona’s Legislature is creating a climate of fear for immigrant families
Thirteen anti-immigration laws have been proposed by Arizona Republicans to expedite Trump’s mass deportation plan.
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Schweikert votes for budget he called ‘immoral’ to subsidize billionaire tax cuts
The Republican-controlled US Congress is working to pass a budget described by Schweikert as “financial Armageddon.”
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Here’s how much ending taxes on tips would save—and how much it would cost
Arizona Republicans are pushing a “no tax on tips” bill despite warnings of a huge hit to state revenue.
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5 ways the Trump tariffs on Mexico and Canada would hit Arizona wallets
The tariffs President Donald Trump has threatened to impose on imports from Mexico and Canada would drive up the price of gas, groceries, and homes in Arizona, economists say.
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The Legislature is ignoring five affordability proposals. Here’s how to make them pay attention.
Eight affordability bills to address housing costs and high medical bills are set to expire. Here’s how experts say voters could help save them.
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OPINION: A renewed Prop. 123 must guarantee living wages for all public education workers
Our teachers are not political pawns, and their pay should not be weaponized as a bargaining chip.
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The process behind approving new school facilities and why not every school gets what it wants
New schools have been approved in central Phoenix and Deer Valley, while school boards in south Phoenix and Paradise Valley made the difficult decision to close a number of facilities due to low enrollment.
