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Housing industry becomes big financial force in Arizona election
Housing interests were some of the biggest players in Arizona’s primary elections, spending heavily in statewide and legislative races as the industry hopes to shape affordability and development policies in the coming years.Â
Arizona’s largest egg producer agrees to $1M settlement over price fixing
Key Points: Hickman’s Egg Ranch settles price-fixing complaints with $1 million fine and 3.25 million egg donation Federal court lawsuit says Hickman’s and others manipulated egg prices through information sharing […]
Arizona’s unemployment rate hits highest since COVID pandemic
Key Points: Incumbent Gov. Katie Hobbs faces election with mixed economic indicators Arizona’s unemployment rate at highest level since COVID pandemic Arizona’s median home listing price has dropped from $525,000 […]
Where the minimum wage will increase in ’26
Key Points: Minimum wages will increase in 22 states next year 18 states will have a minimum wage of $15 an hour or higher Employers in 43 states are exempt […]
This holiday season isn’t very merry for consumers, an AP-NORC poll finds
Key Points: Americans struggle with higher prices for groceries, electricity, and holiday gifts Half of Americans find it harder to afford holiday gifts this year Few Americans expect the economy […]
Arizona’s economic growth depends on education, housing, transportation and child care, experts say
Key Points: Polling and analysis identify bipartisan policies with big economic returns Investment in education, housing, transportation, child care boosts growth Report hopes to reframe conversation around policy A melding […]
‘We didn’t ask for this’: Maricopa Board of Supervisors sides with Wittmann residents on proposed multi-billion dollar BNSF facility
Key Points: BNSF Railway’s $3.2 billion project threatens Wittmann residents’ way of life Residents oppose 4,320-acre rail facility, citing noise and environmental concerns Residents fear exposure to particulates and toxins […]
Ranchers warn against government interference in beef market
Key Points: Arizona agricultural groups oppose beef imports from Argentina Low cattle herds and drought cause market interference concerns, high prices The US Department of Agriculture plans to lower prices […]
Charging stations and electric vehicles on the rise across Arizona
Key Points: Arizona agencies push forward with electric vehicle plans despite federal efforts to curtail mandates Arizona Department of Transportation plans to install 74 rapid-charging stations along state highways Arizona […]
Slowdown in Arizona housing permits, median home price holds at $447K
Key Points: Arizona housing permits issued at lowest pace since 2019 Single-family permits dropped nearly 12% over the past year The Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut may offer relief to […]
Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC sees nearly 40% jump in its net profit thanks to the AI boom
HONG KONG (AP) — Taiwan’s leading computer chip maker, TSMC, said Oct. 16 that its net profit surged nearly 40% in the last quarter, boosted by the surge in use […]
Labor Department warns of food price hikes as immigration crackdown threatens farm labor
Key Points: US Department of Labor acknowledges immigration crackdown may lead to fewer farm workers Labor costs are a major component of agricultural costs, especially in specialty crop sectors A […]
