Opinion: This federally-funded job training program gave me a fresh start In the NewsMar 21, 2024 Opinion: This federally-funded job training program gave me a fresh start Phoenix resident Tarji Borders describes how a job training program funded by the CHIPS and Science Act made it possible for her to start building a career in Arizona’s burgeoning semiconductor industry. Mar 21, 2024 The Copper Courier Tarji Borders
Op-ed: How federal investments are empowering Navajo People In the NewsFeb 14, 2024 Op-ed: How federal investments are empowering Navajo People JoAnn Armenta, the CEO of an organization that provides workforce training and resources to the Navajo people, shares how the Inflation Reduction Act has helped her organization provide community members with the skills to start their own solar businesses. Feb 14, 2024 The Copper Courier JoAnn Armenta
A Year of Impact: The Anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act Personal StoryAug 9, 2023 A Year of Impact: The Anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act Americans celebrate how the Inflation Reduction Act has benefited their lives in the year since its passage. Aug 9, 2023
Climate Organizer Shares How Inflation Reduction Act Addresses Environmental Justice Personal StoryAug 9, 2023 Climate Organizer Shares How Inflation Reduction Act Addresses Environmental Justice A climate organizer in the Southwest discusses how low-income and environmental justice communities benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act. Aug 9, 2023
Arizona Family Benefits from Inflation Reduction Act’s Solar Installation Tax Credit Personal StoryAug 9, 2023 Arizona Family Benefits from Inflation Reduction Act’s Solar Installation Tax Credit An Arizona homeowner explains how the Inflation Reduction Act helped her family access solar power. Aug 9, 2023
Community colleges partner with semiconductor industry In the NewsJul 14, 2023 Community colleges partner with semiconductor industry Chancellor of Maricopa Community College District Steven Gonzales writes about the impact the CHIPS and Science Act has had on Arizona students and workforce development. The law spurred increased investments in semiconductor manufacturing, creating thousands of good-paying jobs and investing in training programs to fulfill the workforce needs. Jul 14, 2023 Arizona Capitol Times Steven Gonzales
Biden’s Investments Create Opportunity for Arizona Carpenters In the NewsJul 7, 2023 Biden’s Investments Create Opportunity for Arizona Carpenters The business representative of the Southwest Mountain States Carpenters Union Local 1912, Bill Ruiz, describes how investments from the Biden administration are benefiting carpenters. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Inflation Reduction Act, and CHIPS and Science Act are ushering in a historic construction boom for carpentry work. Jul 7, 2023 The Copper Courier Bill Ruiz
Business adding over 600 new jobs with help from Biden’s investments In the NewsMay 30, 2023 Business adding over 600 new jobs with help from Biden’s investments Arizona business owner Paul Sarzoza describes how recent federal investments in semiconductor manufacturing are helping expand opportunities in related industries such as his. Thanks to such investments, Saroza anticipates creating up to 800 jobs over the next decade to support the new semiconductor fabrication plants. May 30, 2023 Arizona Capitol Times Paul Sarzoza
Biden’s Clean Energy Plan Is Spurring Unprecedented Investments in American Solar Energy ArticleMay 11, 2023 Biden’s Clean Energy Plan Is Spurring Unprecedented Investments in American Solar Energy The Inflation Reduction Act’s clean energy incentives are spurring an increase in solar power production. May 11, 2023
Local Opinion: Solar power tax credits help bring equity to greener technology In the NewsApr 26, 2023 Local Opinion: Solar power tax credits help bring equity to greener technology Alisha Vasquez describes how economic barriers make it harder for lower-to-middle-income Americans to take advantage of solar tax credits. But since the Inflation Reduction Act increased solar installation tax credits and created programs to increase equity in clean energy, families such as Vasquez’s were able to install solar. Apr 26, 2023 Arizona Daily Star Alisha Vasquez
Biden’s EV Charging Infrastructure Improvements Are Powering the Economy and Speeding Up the Adoption of Clean Energy Technology ArticleMar 30, 2023 Biden’s EV Charging Infrastructure Improvements Are Powering the Economy and Speeding Up the Adoption of Clean Energy Technology The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act are boosting efforts to expand America’s electric vehicle charging network. Mar 30, 2023
Biden’s Airport Infrastructure Upgrades Are Creating Jobs, Strengthening the Economy, and Improving Air Travel ArticleMar 9, 2023 Biden’s Airport Infrastructure Upgrades Are Creating Jobs, Strengthening the Economy, and Improving Air Travel Upgrades to U.S. airport infrastructure through the bipartisan infrastructure law are creating jobs, growing local economies, and improving traveler experience. Mar 9, 2023
Year 2 of the American Rescue Plan: Stories of Historic Recovery Personal StoryMar 6, 2023 Year 2 of the American Rescue Plan: Stories of Historic Recovery On the second anniversary of the American Rescue Plan, Americans share how the legislation has affected their lives and communities. Mar 6, 2023
Border City Receives American Rescue Plan Funding To Construct Commercial Port Personal StoryMar 6, 2023 Border City Receives American Rescue Plan Funding To Construct Commercial Port An Arizona county official describes the economic benefit of using American Rescue Plan funds to construct a commercial port at the U.S.-Mexico border. Mar 6, 2023
Biden’s Policies Are Revitalizing Chip Manufacturing in America ArticleMar 2, 2023 Biden’s Policies Are Revitalizing Chip Manufacturing in America New laws are incentivizing chip manufacturers to bring operations to the United States, creating tens of thousands of American jobs, boosting the use of made-in-America semiconductors, and spurring investments in workforce training and education programs. Mar 2, 2023
Biden’s economic agenda in action at Douglas port In the NewsFeb 17, 2023 Biden’s economic agenda in action at Douglas port In an op-ed, Cochise County Commissioner Ann English describes the need for a second port of entry to increase trade and protect community safety. The new commercial port project is now underway thanks to funding from the American Rescue Plan and the Biden administration’s investments in infrastructure. Feb 17, 2023 the Arizona Daily Star Ann English
Biden’s infrastructure and inflation reduction laws are transforming the boilermaker trade In the NewsFeb 16, 2023 Biden’s infrastructure and inflation reduction laws are transforming the boilermaker trade In an op-ed, Boilermakers Local 627 Business Manager Jacob Evenson discusses how his industry has experienced a downturn in recent decades. However, with new projects funded by the Biden administration, Evenson is more hopeful than ever for the future of the Boilermakers. Feb 16, 2023 the Arizona Mirror Jacob Evenson
The Biden Administration’s First 2 Years: Stories of Americans Who Benefit From a Government Invested in Their Future Personal StoryDec 12, 2022 The Biden Administration’s First 2 Years: Stories of Americans Who Benefit From a Government Invested in Their Future This collection features stories from Americans across the country whose lives and communities have benefited from the legislative and executive actions passed under the Biden administration. Dec 12, 2022
Older Arizonan Will Save Thousands of Dollars Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act Personal StoryDec 12, 2022 Older Arizonan Will Save Thousands of Dollars Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act The Inflation Reduction Act will help lower costs for an Arizonan resident who struggled to afford expensive prescription medications on a fixed budget. Dec 12, 2022
Arizona Public School Teacher Credits Biden Administration for Fixing Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program Personal StoryDec 12, 2022 Arizona Public School Teacher Credits Biden Administration for Fixing Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program The Biden administration’s actions erased the debt of an Arizona school teacher. Dec 12, 2022
Dems took on big Pharma, voters like me noticed In the NewsNov 18, 2022 Dems took on big Pharma, voters like me noticed Lifelong asthma sufferer Carol Brown is eager to see the prescription drug savings from the Inflation Reduction Act. Beginning in 2025, Brown will save thousands of dollars annually due to the $2,000 copay cap. Nov 18, 2022 the Arizona Capitol Times Carol Brown
CAP’s Trevor Higgins on Hurricane Ian and Climate Change PodcastSep 30, 2022 CAP’s Trevor Higgins on Hurricane Ian and Climate Change This week, Daniella sits down with CAP's Trevor Higgins to discuss Hurricane Ian and the worsening impacts of extreme weather and climate change. Sep 30, 2022 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Erin Phillips, Kelly McCoy, 3 More Tricia Woodcome, Sam Signorelli, Trevor Higgins
Fact Sheet: Dangerous Gun Laws in Arizona Fact SheetSep 21, 2022 Fact Sheet: Dangerous Gun Laws in Arizona Since the Tucson mass shooting, Arizona Republicans have passed more than a dozen dangerous gun laws; now, Arizonans are paying with their lives. Sep 21, 2022 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
Recover, Rebuild, Reform: Stories of Americans Affected by the American Rescue Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act Personal StorySep 20, 2022 Recover, Rebuild, Reform: Stories of Americans Affected by the American Rescue Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act This collection features stories from people in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and New Hampshire whose lives have been improved by the legislation passed during the Biden administration’s first two years. Sep 20, 2022