ECONOMY
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...
Arizona Ranks 24th In The Nation For Launching New Businesses
By Ethan Faverino | While entrepreneurship is surging across the United States, a new nationwide study by iPostal1, using U.S. Census Bureau data, reveals that not every state is riding the same wave. Arizona lands solidly in the middle at 24th place, recording 1,275...
Arizona’s Shoplifting Risks Rise As Black Friday Approaches
By Ethan Faverino | As retailers gear up for Black Friday and the holiday rush, a new analysis of FBI crime data highlights significant variations in shoplifting risks across the U.S., with Oregon emerging as the state most vulnerable to theft this November. The study...
Survey Shows Small Business Optimism Eases In October
By Ethan Faverino | The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 0.6 points in October to 98.2 points. Despite the small decline, it remains above its 52-year historical average of 98. In a positive sign, the Uncertainty index dropped 12 points to 88, marking the...
Arizona Emerges As A Top Destination In New Generational Migration Study
By Ethan Faverino | A comprehensive new analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau data by the Retirement Living Research Team reveals a seismic shift in American migration patterns, with eight of the top ten states for net population growth located in the South, joined by...
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