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Arizona job growth faces risks amid market slowdown, economist says
Phoenix Business Journal- Arizona job growth faces risks amid market slowdown, economist says A...
Arizona should promote sensible housing affordability solutions, not political pandering
Phoenix Business Journal- Arizona should promote sensible housing affordability solutions, not...
Arizona’s housing crisis is only getting worse, experts say
12News- Arizona's housing crisis is only getting worse, experts say Experts say high prices and...
Jim Rounds Talks to AZ Morning News
KTAR - Arizona's Morning News February 12th, 2024 Valley Economist Jim Rounds joins the show to...
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...
RCG 2021 Tax and Budget Suggestions
Background Over the past two weeks our office has received numerous requests to opine on the state...
Downtown Phoenix Economic Impact Study
Executive Summary Downtown Phoenix is a major hub for employment, education, innovation, culture,...
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...
Addressing major barriers in combating chronic homelessness
Lack of affordable and available housing hampers efforts to help reduce strain on system Phoenix...
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...
What a government shutdown could mean for Arizona’s economy
Fronteras - What a government shutdown could mean for Arizona's economy Lawmakers in Washington...
Collaboration, innovation and dedication keys to keeping Arizona’s workforce strong
AZ Capitol Times: Collaboration, innovation and dedication keys to keeping Arizona’s workforce...
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...
A look at the Inflation Reduction Act one year later
ABC 15 - A look at the Inflation Reduction Act one year later One year ago, President Joe Biden...
Economist: AZ economy is better than growth numbers show, and we’ll be OK if recession hits
KJZZ - Economist: AZ economy is better than growth numbers show, and we'll be OK if recession hits...
The Economic Contribution of Arizona’s Golf Industry
Executive Summary Golf is integral to life in Arizona. The desert landscape and temperate climate...
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...
TSMC delays start of Phoenix chip factory production, citing skilled worker shortage
KTAR News - TSMC delays start of Phoenix chip factory production, citing skilled worker shortage...
Phoenix inflation at lowest level in 18 months, but still outpacing US rate
KTAR News - Phoenix inflation at lowest level in 18 months, but still outpacing US rate The annual...
Valley insurance agent offers free professional headshots amid encouraging jobs report
ABC 15 - Valley insurance agent offers free professional headshots amid encouraging jobs report A...
No progress on debt ceiling after White House meeting as U.S. inches closer to default
Arizona PBS - No progress on debt ceiling after White House meeting as U.S. inches closer to...
The Growth of Golf across the Valley spurs $6 billion economic boost while staying environmentally friendly
Phoenix Business Journal - Golf’s growth across Valley spurs $6 billion economic boost while...
Golf’s growth across Valley spurs $6 billion economic boost while staying environmentally friendly
Cronkite News - Golf’s growth across Valley spurs $6 billion economic boost while staying...
Job openings fall for four consecutive months
ABC15 - DATA: Job openings fall for four consecutive months The hiring signs are starting to...
Housing market reality check, home prices decreasing in Phoenix area
ABC15 - Housing market reality check, home prices decreasing in Phoenix area After years of...