06/12/2026
TODAY: The Arizona State Legislature passed its final budget proposal. The budget is not everything our communities fought for, nor does it meet the full scale of what Arizona families need. However, the final budget includes major protections and investments that move Arizona toward a people-first economy.
Notably, the final budget protects our Housing Trust Fund from Republican attempts to cut its funding and prevents 37,000 Arizonans from losing AHCCCS health coverage. We recognize that this budget does not fully address Arizona's long-term revenue and affordability crisis, but we know our movement is a marathon, not a sprint. We will continue fighting for an Arizona we can ALL afford.
Worker Power is proud to be a part of the People First Economy Coalition and is inspired by every Arizonan that participated during the months of community advocacy, member leadership, testimony, story sharing, and direct pressure–this step forward would not be possible without you.
