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Small Business Optimism Declines In September Amid Growing Concerns

Oct 16, 2025

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

Oct 13, 2025

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

Oct 13, 2025

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

Oct 11, 2025

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

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...