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Arizona Minimum Wage Rises To $15.15 Per Hour
By Ethan Faverino | The Industrial Commission of Arizona announced the state’s minimum wage has increased to $15.15 per hour effective January 1, 2026, up from the current minimum wage of $14.70. This $0.45 adjustment, mandated under A.R.S. § 23-363(B) and the Fair...
Biggs Says Tax Provisions In Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ To Take Effect Within 90 Days
By Matthew Holloway | U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ-05) recently told Newsmax that Americans should begin feeling the economic impact of President Donald Trump’s signature tax and budget law within the next 90 days as key provisions are implemented. Biggs made the...
U.S. Inflation Eases To Lowest Level Since July As Core Prices Slow
By Matthew Holloway | U.S. consumer price inflation slowed more than expected in November, with the latest official data showing a notable drop in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and core inflation. This key measure strips out food and energy costs, according to an...
Arizona Ranks In Top 5 For Fastest Homeownership Growth Over The Past Decade
By Ethan Faverino | While homeownership rates have remained stubbornly flat or declined in many parts of the country, Arizona has beaten the trend with one of the strongest increases in the nation, according to a new decade-long study by the New Jersey Real Estate...
Americans Expected To Shop At Records Numbers Today
By Matthew Holloway | A record number of consumers plan to shop on “Super Saturday” this year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics, signaling continued strength in final-stretch holiday spending despite months of...
Securities Administrators Warn Investors Of Top Fraud Threats For Christmas 2025
By Matthew Holloway | The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) and the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) are cautioning investors to remain vigilant this Christmas season amid an increase in sophisticated fraud schemes. Drawing on data from...
Arizona Corporation Commission To Launch New Business Filing Portal In January
By Jonathan Eberle | The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) is preparing to roll out a new online business filing system, Arizona Business Connect, which is scheduled to go live on January 12, 2026. The new platform will replace the Commission’s current eCorp system...
Arizona’s Child Care Providers Drop Nearly 50% As Costs Climb To Record Highs
By Ethan Faverino | Arizona's childcare system is in crisis, with the number of licensed providers plummeting nearly 50% since 2002, while costs have skyrocketed beyond the reach of many working families, according to a new report from the Common Sense Institute...
Sen. Dunn Criticizes “Irresponsible” Reporting On Yuma Agriculture
By Jonathan Eberle | Arizona State Senator Tim Dunn (LD-25) is pushing back against what he describes as misleading and poorly vetted reporting on agricultural practices in Yuma, after a recent Cronkite News article raised concerns about pesticide use and worker...
Gas Prices Dip To Multi-Year Lows As Americans Headed Into Thanksgiving
By Ethan Faverino | As families across the nation prepared for Thanksgiving travel, gas prices provided relief at the pump, holding steady around $3 per gallon and marking the lowest levels in years. According to data from fuel savings tracker GasBuddy and the...
Thanksgiving Dinner Costs Drop In 2025
By Ethan Faverino | The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) released its 40th annual Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Survey, revealing welcoming news for American families. The average cost of a classic Thanksgiving meal for 10 people has fallen to $55.18, or $5.52 per...
Report Finds Arizona Wasted Economic Opportunities Of State Trust Lands
By Matthew Holloway | A new report from the Common Sense Institute (CSI) Arizona examines the state’s management of its state trust lands, set aside in 1912. It makes the case that the lands represent a “$140 Billion Missed Opportunity.” CSI Arizona argues that the...
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