Common Sense Institute Arizona

🗳️ Ballots are out!

Between the candidates, propositions, school bonds and local tax measures, there's A LOT to unpack. And some of the decisions closest to home could have a real impact on your wallet.

CSI has released nonpartisan, data-driven regional ballot guides to help you understand what's being proposed, what it could cost and what it could mean for your community.

📍 We've got you covered across Arizona with ballot guides for:
- Central Arizona
- Northern Arizona
- Southern & Western Arizona

No political spin. Just the facts behind the measures on your ballot.

🔗 Check out the guides before you vote: commonsenseinstituteus.org/research/arizo…

The Copper Courier highlighted Common Sense Institute Arizona research examining the state's rising housing costs and ongoing affordability challenges.

According to CSI's 2024 report, Arizona housing prices increased 163% between 2010 and 2024, with research pointing to pandemic-era policies that constrained housing supply and increased demand as contributing factors.

The findings offer insight into the economic trends shaping Arizona's housing market and the challenges facing prospective homebuyers.

Article: bit.ly/4zy7a3d
Report: bit.ly/4iFslcs

Join Common Sense Institute Arizona and the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership for a special post-election Coffee & Common Sense as we unpack the 2026 election results, discuss the issues shaping Arizona's future, and look ahead to the 2027 legislative session.

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Tuesday, November 17
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Flinn Foundation | 1802 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix
Panel:
Laddie Shane, President, Roosevelt Strategy Group
Joe Wolf, Founder, Fillmore Partners

REGISTER TODAY: bit.ly/4BhTY3M

Arizona House Majority Leader Michael Carbone discusses the state's housing affordability crisis in a recent op-ed. The ongoing housing shortage is making it harder for young families to achieve homeownership.

CSI research shows a shortage of more than 100,000 housing units and the potential of underutilized State Trust Land near urban areas to help address growing housing demand.

Learn more about the State Land Trust: bit.ly/4d1tRDM
Learn more about Arizona's housing shortage: bit.ly/4gaJQkN
Read the op-ed: bit.ly/4yVurea

Election results are rolling in! Join Common Sense Institute Arizona and the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership for a special post-election Coffee & Common Sense to unpack the results and look ahead to the 2027 Legislative Session!

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Tuesday, November 17
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Flinn Foundation | 1802 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix
Panel:
Laddie Shane, President, Roosevelt Strategy Group
Joe Wolf, Founder, Fillmore Partners

REGISTER TODAY: bit.ly/4BhTY3M