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Arizona sees big drop in jobless rate to 6.9 percent
Arizona's unemployment rate declined to 6.9 percent in April from 7.3 percent in March, marking its biggest month-to-month drop in three decades, state economists said Thursday.
AZ jobless rate dips, but job growth still ‘mediocre’
The state’s jobless rate dropped four-tenths of a point in April, the biggest month-over-month decline in decades and the first time the rate has been less than 7 percent since 2008.
Arizona would benefit by staying off Comedy Central, experts say
What’s the best way to boost the Arizona economy? Stop getting mentioned on “The Daily Show.” At least that’s the consensus of three economists from Arizona State University.
Busy day: Brewer okays electricity sales tax bill
Gov. Jan Brewer signed into law her top economic development priority of the year, a bill exempting manufacturers from paying sales taxes on the electricity and natural gas they consume.
Apple, Tesla and jobs: Two economic development bills ready for Brewer
Lawmakers gave final approval to two economic development bills, including one that is a top priority of Gov. Jan Brewer.
Grocery costs up 5% in past year, led by beef price spike
Hungry for red meat? You may want to adjust your taste buds. New figures Thursday from the Arizona Farm Bureau Federation show the cost of beef in the state is skyrocketing.
Report: Arizona ranks poorly in educational, economic outcomes for kids
Arizona ranks poorly in educational and economic outcomes for kids, especially Latino and American Indian children, according to a national report released Tuesday.
Report: Arizona housing costs more than low-wage earners can afford
WASHINGTON – Arizonans have to earn $17.52 an hour, more than twice the minimum wage, to afford a typical two-bedroom home without spending more than 30 percent of their income... […]
Arizona’s jobless rate decreases, but fewer people are working
The state’s jobless rate slid a bit in January from December, but not because more people were working.
Arizona ranked among the worst for residents’ financial security
More than 40 percent of Arizona households are on the brink of “financial devastation,” according to a national report that again ranked the state among the worst in terms of its residents’ financial security.
Census: Arizona population continued steady growth in 2013
Arizona gained more than 230,000 residents in the past three years, again making it one of the faster-growing states in the nation, according to new Census Bureau estimates.
Arizona unemployment lowest since 2008
The state's seasonally adjusted jobless rate dropped two-tenths of a point last month, to 7.6 percent, the lowest it's been since November of 2008.
