ECONOMY
One Arizona City Makes List Of Side-Hustle Hotspots In New National Study
By Jonathan Eberle | As more Americans look beyond the traditional 9-to-5 for additional income, new research highlights the U.S. cities most actively exploring side-hustle opportunities — and one Arizona community, Tempe, has earned a spot among the nation’s top...
Arizona Ranks Third Worst In The Nation For Shoplifting
By Ethan Faverino | Arizona has emerged as one of the nation’s hotspots for shoplifting, ranking third highest in the United States with 587.83 incidents per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to a new report by Summit Defense. This rate is 56% above the national...
Retail Returns Projected To Hit $850 Billion In 2025
By Ethan Faverino | According to the newly released 2025 Retail Returns Landscape, U.S. retailers project that nearly $850 billion in merchandise will be returned this year, equivalent to 15.8% of total sales. The figure, while substantial, reflects a slight decline...
Federal Deficit Declines To $1.78 Trillion In FY2025 As September Ends With $198 Billion Surplus
By Ethan Faverino | The U.S. Treasury and the Joint Economic Committee released the Monthly Fiscal Update last week, highlighting a 2.8% reduction in the federal deficit for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025), totaling $1.776 trillion compared to $1.828 trillion in FY2024. The...
Arizona’s Job Market Holds Steady As New Data Reveals Wide Gaps In State-By-State Hiring Rates
By Jonathan Eberle | A new national analysis reveals that Arizona’s job market is holding steady, ranking 12th in the nation for job openings with a rate that mirrors the U.S. average.According to a new report from Podium AI, which analyzed the latest data from the...
Arizona Ranks Third In The Nation For Longest Working Hours, Study Finds
By Jonathan Eberle | A new study shows that Arizonans are among the hardest-working Americans, with the state ranking third in the nation for longest average working hours.The research, conducted by global executive search firm Keller, analyzed Bureau of Labor...
Small Business Optimism Declines In September Amid Growing Concerns
By Ethan Faverino | The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index dropped 2 points in September to a score of 98.8, marking the first decline in three months. Despite remaining above the 52-year average of 98, the dip reflects...
Congress Makes 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Permanent, Boosting Arizona’s Economy
By Ethan Faverino | In a landmark victory for small businesses, Congress has made the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction, also known as Section 199A, a permanent qualified business deduction, ensuring long-term tax certainty for Main Street. This critical provision...
Arizona Ranks Among Top 10 States For Property Value Growth Over The Past Decade
By Jonathan Eberle | A new study by Cinch Home Services has revealed that Arizona ranks among the top states in the nation for rising property values over the past decade, with home prices in the state increasing by more than 120% since 2015. According to the...
Sen. Farnsworth Highlights Road Repairs And Future Transportation Innovation
By Jonathan Eberle | Arizona State Senator David Farnsworth, chairman of the Senate Appropriations and Transportation Committee, is doubling down on his commitment to improving Arizona’s transportation network, emphasizing both immediate roadway repairs and...
White House Releases Memo Bracing Arizonans For The Impact Of The Democrat Shutdown
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
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...
Connect with us!
A project of the Arizona Freedom Foundation | All Rights Reserved 2026 | Code of Ethics | Privacy Policy