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The Grand Canyon Institute (GCI) is a non-partisan think tank that provides fact-based research and education to decision-makers and the public on policies that affect the economic, fiscal and social future of Arizona. The principal objective of GCI is to elevate the fiscal and economic implications of policy initiatives and decisions for the benefit of policymakers, the media, and the general public.

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Latest News and Research

News

82,000 unemployed Arizonans to lose benefits on Labor Day
September 3, 2021

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News

Arizona’s unemployment benefits set to increase in July 2022
July 1, 2021

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Budget

Lower Income Taxes for the Well-Off — Economic Gold Rush or Fiscal Wreck?
June 10, 2021

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Budget

Geographical Impact of Lowering Tax Rates for High Income Earners v. Investing in At-Risk Children
May 27, 2021

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Labor Force

Arizona’s April Employment Data Suggests People Were Returning to Work Before Gov. Ducey’s Actions
May 24, 2021

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Budget

AZ Budget Priorities: Massive Tax Cut for the Wealthiest 1% OR Invest in the Education of At-Risk K-12 Students
May 21, 2021

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Budget

Arizona’s Budget Priorities: Key Investments for a Prosperous State
May 13, 2021

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News

Work Around Found to avoid Trump’s signing delay from harming 200,000 Arizonan Households and Costing state $140 million in lost economic activity
December 27, 2020

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Economic Performance

Arizona’s Unemployment Rate 7.8% in November–Improve Work Allowance to reward work for 90,000 and gain $500 million in economic growth
December 18, 2020

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