12News- Arizona's housing crisis is only getting worse, experts say Experts say high prices and high interest rates are making it difficult for many Arizonans to buy a home. You’re going to start seeing them spending money on home improvement projects," Jim Rounds,...
Results
Jim Rounds Talks to AZ Morning News
KTAR - Arizona's Morning News February 12th, 2024 Valley Economist Jim Rounds joins the show to explain why Phoenix dropped out of a list of the top 10 best-performing cities. LISTEN NOW
The Buzz: How the state went from a surplus to a deficit
azpm - The Buzz: How the state went from a surplus to a deficit Two economists walk through how the state is facing a projected $1.7 billion deficit by the end of FY 25 after starting last year with a $2.5 billion surplus. The Joint Legislative Budget Committee is...
By the numbers: Downtown Phoenix generated $21.2 billion in 2022, study says
KJZZ - By the numbers: Downtown Phoenix generated $21.2 billion in 2022, study says A new study commissioned by Downtown Phoenix Inc. puts the value of economic output in 2022 at $21.2 billion. The findings, presented by consultant Jim Rounds to a city subcommittee...
Addressing major barriers in combating chronic homelessness
Lack of affordable and available housing hampers efforts to help reduce strain on system Phoenix (STN) — When it comes to affordable housing in Phoenix, there are roadblocks, some obvious, others a little less understood when it comes to getting people the housing...
How Arizona went from a projected budget surplus to a $400M shortfall
Fronteras - How Arizona went from a projected budget surplus to a $400M shortfall Arizona is bringing in less money than forecast, and legislative budget analysts are now predicting the state will end the current fiscal year with a $400 million shortfall. That’s...
What a government shutdown could mean for Arizona’s economy
Fronteras - What a government shutdown could mean for Arizona's economy Lawmakers in Washington are barreling toward a federal shutdown Wednesday morning as competing plans in the House and the Senate are moving forward simultaneously. If they can’t come to an...
Collaboration, innovation and dedication keys to keeping Arizona’s workforce strong
AZ Capitol Times: Collaboration, innovation and dedication keys to keeping Arizona’s workforce strong The changing dynamics of Arizona’s workforce made headlines earlier this summer after the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation’s 2023 State of the Workforce Report...
My View: How collaboration, innovation, dedication can keep Arizona’s workforce strong
Phoenix Business Journal - My View: How collaboration, innovation, dedication can keep Arizona’s workforce strong In this guest column, Valley execs Jennifer Mellor and Jim Rounds examine how the shift by Arizona lawmakers, the business community and economic...
U.S. Extends Job Growth Streak Even as Economy Cools
The New York Times - U.S. Extends Job Growth Streak Even as Economy Cools Employers added 187,000 workers in July, a slower pace than the recent norm, but “more sustainable,” one economist said. The U.S. economy continued to generate sturdy employment growth in July,...