Arizona adds nearly 80,000 jobs in August; unemployment drops to 5.9%
Arizona’s economy posted strong gains in August, adding nearly 80,000 jobs over the month. The state’s unemployment rate dropped to…
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500 U.S. companies file for bankruptcy because of COVID-19 impact
Amid the financial and economic crisis triggered by COVID-19, around 500 businesses have filed for bankruptcy since March 2020 and…
Read MoreArizona distributes nearly $800M in Lost Wages Assistance
The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) announced today the issuance of nearly $800 million in Lost Wages Assistance (LWA)…
Read MoreArizona’s 30-year outlook: Short-run trouble, long-run growth
There is still a huge amount of uncertainty about the future of the outbreak and the economic impacts associated with…
Read MoreIs Arizona headed for faster economic recovery than rest of nation?
Arizona is positioned for a faster economic recovery than the rest of the nation, and with some strategic moves on…
Read MoreEvaluating housing during the global pandemic
Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect every part of the world. Many areas believed they were past it, only to have…
Read MoreArizona has issued more than $10B in unemployment benefits during pandemic
The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) announced today it has distributed more than $10 billion in state Unemployment Insurance…
Read MoreHere’s why Arizona’s economy will bounce back faster than nation
While sectors of Arizona’s economy have suffered financial losses during the pandemic, the state is faring better than much of…
Read MoreConflicts over aluminum, fresh produce threaten Arizona, U.S. trade
American consumers and industries could face price hikes on fresh produce and aluminum products as trade conflicts with Arizona’s top…
Read More2 Arizona cities among most livable cities for minimum wage workers
From New York to Los Angeles, American cities are known around the world for being vibrant, industrious, and constantly growing.…
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