Common Sense Institute Arizona
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We believe sound fiscal and economic research is essential to uphold Arizona’s economic vitality, future, and individual opportunity. CSI Arizona is at the forefront of important discussions concerning the future of free enterprise in Arizona and aims to have an impact on the issues that matter most to Arizonans. CSI Arizona’s mission is to examine the fiscal impacts of policies, initiatives, and
06/04/2026
Did you know?
Arizona's Medicaid enrollment is falling, but costs keep rising.
CSI's new report finds AHCCCS enrollment has declined by about 209,000 people (10%) since its pandemic-era peak. Yet average per-member costs have increased 14%.
The result: total program spending remains under pressure even as fewer people are enrolled. Learn more in the full report: https://bit.ly/4e7wLqh
CSI's Senior Economist, Zach Milne, joined KTAR News to discuss the forces shaping Arizona’s housing market, including mortgage rates, inflation, and housing affordability.
The conversation highlighted findings from CSI’s latest Housing Affordability update, which found that Arizona currently faces an immediate housing shortfall of nearly 56,000 homes. Although home prices fell about 2.9% in 2025, they remain over 11% higher than pre-pandemic trends. High interest rates, gaps in housing supply, and strained mortgage affordability make entering the housing market a daunting task for prospective new buyers.
🏠 Read CSI's report on housing affordability here: https://bit.ly/4tkVLj5
👉 Watch the full segment here: https://bit.ly/4x3y1U1
05/29/2026
CSI’s initial 2026 Ballot Guide report finds Arizona’s ESA program already includes audits, spending rules, and accountability safeguards. In a recent ADE random audit, just 1.9% of ESA spending was found to be “unallowable” — a lower rate than many other public programs. Private and homeschool students also perform better on the NAEP, ACT, and other standardized measures, and many participating schools already use nationally recognized curricula and accreditation standards.
At the same time, district-school students struggle with poor performance on state assessments:
➤ Just 39% proficient in reading
➤ 32% are proficient in math
➤ 27% proficient in science
CSI’s analysis highlights the importance of accountability and transparency throughout Arizona’s entire education system - traditional and new.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/493aurN
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