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homeownership, Latino, Federal Reserve
Dec 1, 2023

Federal Reserve proposal does not make economic sense

As an advocate for Latino homeownership, scarcity is a topic I want the Federal Reserve to keep in mind as it moves forward with a new proposal that could put mortgages out of reach.

Kids Count Data Book, child care, Arizona
Jun 15, 2023

Report: Arizona children’s well-being improves slightly but state still ranks among worst

An annual report that measures the well-being of children showed slight improvement for Arizona kids, but the Grand Canyon state remained among the lowest-ranked states.

inflation, Halloween, prices, candy, costumes, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, pumpkins, witches, ghosts, Spider-Man
Oct 31, 2022

Rising Halloween costs amid inflation make trick-or-treating less of a treat

The only thing scarier than ghosts, ghouls and goblins this Halloween may be the rising prices for candy, costumes and pumpkins. Candy is up 13% over last year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and pumpkins were also about 13% costlier in the Southwest by mid-October of this year compared to last, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data.

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Mar 3, 2022

Katie Hobbs revs-up campaign, releases economic plan

Katie Hobbs’ economic plan consists of tax credits, tax exemptions, a tax holiday, and permanently extending a child care assistance program that’s currently funded by one-time federal grants.   In a... […]

Aug 11, 2014

Rising back-to-school costs give Arizona families a lesson in economics

Chandler mom Lindsay Barnes already knows what the National Retail Federation is reporting in a recent study – it costs a lot to send kids back to school.

Jul 3, 2014

Arizona has yet to recover pre-recession job level

New labor statistics show that Arizona ranks next-to-last in its recovery of jobs lost in the Great Recession as it still struggles to dig out of the hole from the collapse of the construction industry.

Oct 23, 2013

Senator Yee: Personal finance instruction will lead to better choices

When Mitch Ruttenberg teaches economics at Trevor G. Browne High School, he ends each semester with lessons on credit cards, taxes, budgeting and other aspects of personal finance.

Sep 4, 2013

Regulators propose phase-in for big water rate increases

Some Arizonans, especially those in rural areas, face having their water bills dramatically increase when providers need to finance infrastructure improvements.

Aug 14, 2013

Insiders reveal practices of AZ banks that survived the crash

The old adage — “If it doesn’t kill you, it will make you stronger” — generally applies to biological organisms. But it could also apply to the financial system in Arizona, which has had 14 bank failures since 2009.

Apr 29, 2013

Time to reshape our country’s spending priorities

I was surprised to learn from the Friends Committee on National Legislation that 37 cents of every dollar we pay in federal income taxes goes to pay for current and past wars. At the same time, education, diplomacy, and help to the nearly 100 million people living in poverty in this country get only pennies on every dollar.

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