Feb 22, 2024 | 2024 Research, Featured Research, Jobs & Our Economy, Recent Research, Research
Arizona has grown rapidly in the past 10 years – household incomes are more than 50% higher today than they were in 2011, and the percentage of people in poverty is down 7 percentage points to 12.5%.
Dec 13, 2023 | 2023 Research, Energy & Our Environment, Recent Research, Research
A national and even global transition away from coal and towards wind, solar and natural gas generation is occurring; the policy question for states like Arizona is how to conduct this change in a way that protects the stability of its electric grid, keeps prices low, and ensures sufficient electricity generation to meet demand.
Nov 17, 2023 | 2023 Research, Featured Research, Job Reports, Recent Research, Research
Arizona lost 1,200 nonfarm jobs in October (-0.04%) – the 15th-slowest month-over-month employment growth rate among all states.
Nov 15, 2023 | 2023 Research, Featured Research, Inflation Reports, Jobs & Our Economy, Recent Research, Research
On a year-over-year basis, the rate of Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation in the Phoenix metropolitan area decreased in October, matching the lowest rate of inflation since March 2021.
Oct 30, 2023 | 2023 Research, Featured Research, Jobs & Our Economy, Recent Research
The state’s impending successful hosting of a World Series, following a Super Bowl and during an ongoing recovery for the state’s conventions and tourism industries, is another opportunity to celebrate its success in cultivating a robust and diverse local economy.
Sep 20, 2023 | 2023 Research, Jobs & Our Economy, Recent Research, Research
Arizona’s now-3.5 year old Universal License recognition law has resulted in more than 8,000 occupational licenses being issued.