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OUR FOCUS IS ON THE FACTS.

We believe sound fiscal and economic research is essential to uphold Arizona's economic vitality, future, and individual opportunity.  

Our Mission

It's Just Common Sense.

CSI’s mission is to examine the fiscal impacts of policies, initiatives, and proposed laws so that Arizonans are educated and informed on issues impacting their lives. CSI employs rigorous research techniques and dynamic modeling to evaluate the potential impact of these measures on the Arizona economy and individual opportunity.

 

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Ballot Issues
The Fiscal Implications of Prop. 138 Protecting the Minimum Wage Credit for Tipped Workers

This November, Arizona residents will decide whether to move the minimum wage credit for tipped workers into the state's Constitution. In Arizona, changes to Constitutional provisions must clear a higher th

September 13, 2024 Glenn Farley
Ballot Issues
The Fiscal Implications of Glendale’s Hotel and Event Center Minimum Wage Protection Act

This November, Glendale residents will decide whether to approve the Hotel and Event Center Minimum Wage Protection Act. Despite its name, the Act extends beyond city minimum wage law into broader occupatio

September 11, 2024 Kamryn Brunner
Ballot Issues
The Fiscal Implications of Scottsdale Prop 490 An Extension of its Expiring Special Sales Tax for Parks

This November, Scottsdale residents will decide whether to “enact a transaction privilege and use tax” at a rate of 0.15% to fund city parks and preserves.

August 30, 2024 Glenn Farley
Education
Do Public Schools Serve All Students? Arizona’s Black, Brown, and Special Needs Students are Being Left Behind by the Traditional Public School System

This research aims to review the history and evolution of our traditional public school system; investigate the concerns and examine the potential disparities that exist with respect to Black, Brown, and sp

Jobs & Our Economy
Arizona's Job Killers: Breaking Down the Economic Threats

Get ready for a hard-hitting dive into the policies set to crush Arizona's job market in 2024.

August 20, 2024 Katie Ratlief
Crime & Public Safety
Can Arizona Conquer the Fentanyl Crisis?

With nearly 150 lives lost daily to fentanyl overdoses across the U.S., no state is immune.

August 05, 2024 Katie Ratlief
Ballot Issues
A Breakdown of the 2024 Arizona Legislative Session featuring Katie Ratlief and Wayne Schutsky

Joining Chairman and Host Earl Wright to unpack these issues are Katie Ratlief, Executive Director of Common Sense Institute, and Wayne Schutsky, a field correspondent with KJZZ. The three unpack the detail

May 14, 2024 Katie Ratlief
State Budget
Understanding and Solving Arizona's Budget Deficit featuring Danny Seiden and Glenn Farley

Host and National Chairman of CSI Earl Wright welcomes President & CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry Danny Seiden and CSI Arizona's Director of Policy and Research Glenn Farley to discuss th

January 17, 2024 Glenn Farley
January 09, 2025 | 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Free Enterprise Summit

Save the Date! 2024 Free Enterprise Summit: January 9, 2025, 11:30 a.m – 1:00 p.m., Phoenix, AZ. Featuring Arthur Brooks, Keynote Speaker.