Op-Ed | American Dream

Arizona’s Working Families Saving Under New Tax Act

Kimmie Dillon April 17, 2026

Arizona Capitol Times published this article on Friday, April 17.

More people are working, earning and contributing in Arizona.

In the Phoenix metro area, employment continues growing, with jobs up roughly 2% to 3% over the past year — outpacing national growth — across sectors like health care, construction and services. The region’s labor force has expanded by more than 10% since 2020, far exceeding national trends.

The region is also among the fastest-growing in the country, adding roughly 80,000 to 90,000 residents in a single year, further expanding its workforce and economic base.

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