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White House Releases Memo Bracing Arizonans For The Impact Of The Democrat Shutdown

Oct 5, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | The White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) released a memo on Friday, detailing the state-level impacts of the government shutdown imposed by congressional Democrats and detailing the projected effects. The effects on Arizonans could be...

AZ Chamber Believes Recently Passed Bills Will Improve State’s Economic Competitiveness

Sep 29, 2025

By Staff Reporter | A series of new laws taking effect are anticipated to raise Arizona’s economic competitiveness. The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Arizona Chamber) highlighted six new laws as giving the state a beneficial boost in...

Arizona Saw Modest Job Gains In August, Report Finds

Sep 29, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | Arizona added 700 nonfarm jobs in August, a modest increase that ranked the state 31st nationally in monthly job growth, according to a new analysis by the Common Sense Institute (CSI). Nationally, the U.S. economy gained 22,000 jobs, while 18...

Report: Cooling Arizona Housing Market Fails To Ease Affordability Pressures

Sep 26, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | Arizona’s housing market showed signs of cooling in the second quarter of 2025, but affordability challenges persist, according to a new analysis from the Common Sense Institute (CSI). CSI's Q2 Housing Affordability Report highlights a combination...

Maricopa County Retains AAA Bond Rating, Signaling Financial Stability

Sep 25, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | Maricopa County has retained the highest possible credit rating. Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings affirmed its AAA rating with a stable outlook, signaling strong financial health amid broader economic challenges. County officials say the...

Arizona Metro Areas Among Nation’s Leaders In Wage Growth

Sep 22, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | Arizona workers in Yuma and Lake Havasu City-Kingman have seen some of the strongest wage growth in the nation over the past five years, according to a new analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The study, conducted by AlgoCademy, reviewed...

Arizona Consumers At Risk As Fake Gambling Sites Poised To Surge During NFL Season

Sep 17, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | Arizona residents could collectively lose millions of dollars to fake gambling websites this fall, according to a new study analyzing Federal Trade Commission (FTC) scam reports. The report, conducted by online gaming marketplace Chicks Gold,...

New Report: Phoenix Inflation Edges Higher But Remains Among Nation’s Slowest

Sep 16, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | According to a new report from the Common Sense Institute (CSI), inflation in the Phoenix metro area rose 1.4% year-over-year in August, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The increase marks a climb from June’s 0.8% reading and ends a...

Cooling Trend: Arizona Among Slowest States For Home Price Growth

Sep 15, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | Arizona homeowners and prospective buyers are experiencing a cooling housing market, with the state ranking third lowest in the nation for house price growth in the first half of 2025, according to a new study by Portland Real Estate. Median home...

Hadrian Secures $260 Million To Expand AI-Driven Defense Manufacturing In California And Arizona

Sep 7, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | Hadrian, a fast-growing advanced manufacturing company specializing in AI-powered production, recently announced it has raised $260 million in fresh capital and will significantly expand its operations in California and Arizona. The move comes as...

Rep. Gosar Condemns Businesses For Favoring Foreign Workers Over Americans

Sep 3, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Congressman Paul Gosar (R-AZ09) recently shared an article from Newsweek, highlighting the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, which allows corporations to hire student visa holders to sidestep tax liabilities, such as Medicare and Social...

Small Business Administration Announces Meetings For Arizonans Affected By Recent Wildfires

Sep 2, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ02) and the U.S. Small Business Administration announced last week that low-interest federal disaster loans are now available. The aid applies to businesses, nonprofits, and tribal nations that suffered losses from the Dragon...