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Common Sense Institute (CSI) strives to develop insightful and educational research on the most critical debates facing Arizona. CSI was founded in 2022 and employs rigorous research techniques and dynamic modeling to evaluate the potential impact of issues on the Arizona economy and individual opportunity. CSI provides elected officials, policymakers, and Arizonans with facts and data-driven analysis to help make informed decisions about the biggest issues facing the state. CSI’s research will spark innovative policy solutions and bipartisan, solutions-based discussion about the future of Arizona.

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Universal ESAs: Where We Are and Where We Are Going

Universal ESAs: Where We Are and Where We Are Going

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CSI’s analysis indicates that the rapid growth in ESA participation during the first year following universal eligibility can be explained in part by the large base of new private- and home-schooled students who left their district schools during 2020 and have not returned.

Arizona Jobs and Labor Force Update May 2023

Arizona Jobs and Labor Force Update May 2023

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Arizona gained 12,500 nonfarm jobs in April (+0.40%) – 4th in month-over-month employment growth among all states. For perspective, while the average U.S. job growth rate was 0.16%, according to BLS 15 states reported negative job growth.

The Economic Impact of Arizona’s Manufacturing Sector

The Economic Impact of Arizona’s Manufacturing Sector

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The manufacturing sector has been one of the fastest growing parts of the Arizona economy over the past decade. In March, manufacturers added 2,000 jobs in Arizona (1st in the country), even as the overall labor market shrank.

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Universal ESAs: Where We Are and Where We Are Going

May 26, 2023 • 15 min read


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CSI’s analysis indicates that the rapid growth in ESA participation during the first year following universal eligibility can be explained in part by the large base of new private- and home-schooled students who left their district schools during 2020 and have not returned.

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Manufacturing Matters in Arizona featuring Steve Macias and Glenn Farley

May 23, 2023 • 2 min read


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On this edition of Common Sense Digest, Chairman and Host Earl Wright welcomes CSI Board Member and Co-Owner of Pivot Manufacturing Steve Macias and CSI Director of Policy & Research Glenn Farley to the show to discuss how policies enacted at both the state and federal level have contributed to manufacturing growth

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Systems or Results? Results-Based Funding & The Public-School Funding Question

• 8 min read


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Under the introduced budget agreement, the program would be repealed, and its funding reallocated to the base funding formula. It would be allocated to all school districts on a per pupil basis, regardless of performance.

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Arizona Jobs and Labor Force Update May 2023

May 19, 2023 • 3 min read


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Arizona gained 12,500 nonfarm jobs in April (+0.40%) – 4th in month-over-month employment growth among all states. For perspective, while the average U.S. job growth rate was 0.16%, according to BLS 15 states reported negative job growth.

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Inflation in Arizona May 2023

May 10, 2023 • 3 min read


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At 7.4%, year-over-year price inflation in the Phoenix metropolitan area last month was 1.1 percentage points below its February reading of 8.5%.

The Economic Impact of Arizona’s Manufacturing Sector

April 26, 2023 • 9 min read


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The manufacturing sector has been one of the fastest growing parts of the Arizona economy over the past decade. In March, manufacturers added 2,000 jobs in Arizona (1st in the country), even as the overall labor market shrank.

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Zoning Reform and Arizona’s Housing Market

April 25, 2023 • 7 min read


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SB 1161, SB 1163, and HB 2536 would make various changes to Arizona’s home permitting and zoning regulatory environment, enabling developers and builders to increase the pace of home construction relative to current law.

The State of Cottage Food in Arizona

April 24, 2023 • 3 min read


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H.B. 2509 would expand the types of foods that meet the cottage food exemption criteria.

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Arizona Jobs and Labor Force Update – April 2023 Update

April 21, 2023 • 3 min read


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Although Arizona lost jobs on net, some stronger sectors managed to add jobs in March. Manufacturing for example was first in the county in month-over-month job growth, adding 1,900 jobs (+1.00%) in one month.

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The Economic Impact of Arizona’s Sports and Tourism Sector featuring Kim Sabow and Glenn Farley

March 24, 2023 • 2 min read


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On this episode of Common Sense Digest, Host and Chairman Earl Wright welcomes Kim Sabow, President & CEO of Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association, and Glenn Farley CSI Arizona’s Director of Policy and Research

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