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a woman holds a sign that says "every child deserves food" next to a young boy in a wheelchair
Shops & Markets

Arizona sees largest SNAP drop nationwide with 400k losing benefits

By Nicole Santa Cruz | ProPublicaApril 8, 2026

Thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, nearly half of Arizona recipients have lost food stamps. 180,000 are children.

an aerial view of buckeye arizona
Business

Phoenix is now one of the coldest housing markets in the U.S.

By Clarissa SosinApril 7, 2026

Several Valley cities rank among the U.S. markets where housing prices have slowed down the most.

the downtown phoenix skyline at dusk, with the clouds tinted orange
Business

Here’s how much money it takes to be considered ‘rich’ in Phoenix

By Clarissa SosinApril 2, 2026

What counts as being in the top 20% varies depending on what Valley city you’re in.

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downtown phoenix
Business

How much rent has dropped in Phoenix and other Valley cities

By Morgan FischerApril 1, 2026

Rent has pretty much gone down everywhere across the Valley, but it’s dropped in some cities more than others.

A sold sign is posted in front of a home on in Phoenix.
Business

The Phoenix housing market is finally settling down, realtors say

By Morgan FischerMarch 19, 2026

Valley home prices have dipped in the last year, suggesting that the once-booming housing market is coming back to earth.

a circle K marquee listing regular unleaded gas for $4.45 a gallon
Business

Phoenix gas prices have jumped $1 since March 1, and drivers feel it

By Morgan FischerMarch 12, 2026

The U.S. bombing of Iran has spiked gas prices. “Shocker, another war,” said one Phoenix driver as he filled up his SUV.

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camelback mountain
Business

Two Phoenix suburbs are among the richest retirement towns in the U.S.

By Morgan FischerFebruary 26, 2026

If you’re calling it quits with lots of money in the bank, you might wind up in these Arizona destinations.

the phoenix skyline during the day
Business

Here’s how much money it takes to be upper-middle class in the Valley

By Morgan FischerFebruary 12, 2026

In certain Valley cities, upper-middle class feels achievable. In others, don’t hold your breath.

a home under construction
Politics & Government

6 Arizona bills that could actually make a dent in the housing crisis

By Morgan FischerFebruary 10, 2026

Arizona lacks enough housing, and what it does have is too expensive. State lawmakers might actually do something about it.

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An American flag flies near new home construction at a housing development in Queen Creek.
Business

Lots of housing is being built in Phoenix — but only for the rich

By Zach BuchananFebruary 2, 2026

Phoenix is building more new housing than most American cities. But unless you’re rolling in dough, you can’t afford it.

Aerial view of Paradise Valley
Business

The 10 wealthiest ZIP codes in the Valley

By Morgan FischerDecember 15, 2025

Can you guess which areas of Maricopa County are the richest? Probably. Can you afford a home there? Probably not!

camelback mountain
Business

Phoenix has a lower cost of living than these 3 suburbs

By Morgan FischerDecember 10, 2025

Escaping to the suburbs is how many people score bigger homes and lower prices. Not necessarily in these ones, though.

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A "Welcome to Arizona" sign on the highway
Business

People are fleeing Arizona for other states, new study says

By Morgan FischerDecember 8, 2025

A state of transplants? Maybe, but not as much as it used to be.

SNAP resumed, but new work requirements put 124K Arizonans at risk
Shops & Markets

SNAP resumed, but new work requirements put 124K Arizonans at risk

By Nick KarmiaNovember 21, 2025

Tighter eligibility rules mean food assistance may soon disappear for thousands of SNAP recipients.

Features

Paying the piper: How tariffs are upending Phoenix’s music underground

By JP OlsenNovember 20, 2025

Businesses discuss the impacts.

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the phoenix skyline in daytime in 2025
Business

How much money does it take to live comfortably in Phoenix?

By TJ L'HeureuxNovember 20, 2025

Bad news for most of us: Time to get used to discomfort.

a woman and a man in a car holding mcdonald's bags
Opinion | Community Voice

I’m a furloughed federal worker in Arizona. I DoorDash to survive

By Jessica HolwellNovember 6, 2025

I work for the Department of Veterans Affairs in Surprise. Because of the government shutdown, I’ve missed three paychecks.

Trump administration to pay about half of November SNAP benefits amid shutdown
Shops & Markets

Trump administration to pay about half of November SNAP benefits amid shutdown

By Jacob Fischler | States Newsroom and OthersNovember 3, 2025

After two judges forced the administration to continue funding the essential food program, the USDA has formed a plan.

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What’s happening with SNAP? Everything you need to know
Shops & Markets

What’s happening with SNAP? Everything you need to know

By Tirion BoanOctober 31, 2025

Two judges ordered the Trump administration to fund SNAP. But the fix won’t be immediate.

Two judges order Trump to continue SNAP food benefits, despite shutdown
Shops & Markets

Two judges order Trump to continue SNAP food benefits, despite shutdown

By Jacob Fischler | States Newsroom and OthersOctober 31, 2025

Both judges said withholding a $6 billion contingency fund violates federal law.

A woman stands next to a shelf of canned goods.
Shops & Markets

With ‘scary’ SNAP cuts coming, Halloween becomes time to share food

By Sara CrockerOctober 30, 2025

With federal food assistance running dry on Nov. 1, Phoenix neighbors are handing out more than candy.

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Hobbs responds to SNAP crisis with $1.8 million in state emergency funding
Shops & Markets

Hobbs responds to SNAP crisis with $1.8 million in state emergency funding

By Caitlin Sievers | Arizona MirrorOctober 30, 2025

The money is a tiny fraction of the $150 million that Arizonans receive in food aid every month.

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