Jobs & Our Economy

Economic Implications of 2019’s HB 2569: A 2023 Update on Arizona’s Landmark License Recognition Law

Sep 20, 2023

Arizona’s now-3.5 year old Universal License recognition law has resulted in more than 8,000 occupational licenses being issued.

September Arizona Jobs and Labor Force Update

Sep 19, 2023

Arizona gained just 6,400 nonfarm jobs in August (+0.2%)—the 18th-highest relative month-over-month employment growth among all states.

August Arizona Jobs and Labor Force Update

Aug 18, 2023

Arizona gained just 1,400 nonfarm jobs in July (+0.04%) – 30th in month-over-month employment growth among all states.

The Economic Impact of Arizona’s Health Care Sector

Jul 28, 2023

Health Care Services have been a traditional lynchpin of the state’s economy and labor markets

Protecting Arizona’s Economic Competitiveness

Jul 12, 2023

This year, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry identified 67 “Job Killer” bills which would have imposed substantial new taxes, costs, or administrative burdens on Arizona businesses.

Arizona Jobs and Labor Force Update May 2023

May 19, 2023

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.

Inflation in Arizona May 2023

May 10, 2023

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

Apr 26, 2023

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.

The State of Cottage Food in Arizona

Apr 24, 2023

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

Arizona Jobs and Labor Force Update – April 2023 Update

Apr 21, 2023

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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