Economists are feeling dismal for a reason. IS/Getty Images Christopher Decker, University of Nebraska Omaha Don’t be overly fooled by seemingly rosy jobs data heading into the Labor Day weekend. Yes, the U.S. economy added 187,000 jobs in August 2023 – faster than the revised 157,000 increase for July and above most analysts’ expectations for
All 31 members of the Arizona House Republican Majority Caucus signed a letter written by State Representative David Marshall calling on Governor Katie Hobbs and Attorney General Kris Mayes to take executive action to protect the state from the crisis at Arizona’s southern border. “The continued lawlessness at our border will create long-lasting and devastating
Arizona cities continue to excel in economic opportunity, according to the Milken Institute’s Best Performing Cities Index. Since last year, Prescott, Arizona, has shot up 35 points to 11th best small city in America. The Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale region remained high on the list and was ranked 8th best-performing large city in America. “The Index measures economic vitality
As committees wrap up, the Arizona House Republican Majority Caucus is proud to report on its top accomplishments this week. Health — Two Majority bills, creating voluntary pathways for Arizonans struggling with mental health and drug addiction to find help, passed the Senate this week. HB 2041 (Representative Selina Bliss) modifies the court-ordered psych evaluation
Going into Tuesday’s State of the Union address, President Joe Biden sees a nation with its future aglow. Republicans take a far bleaker view — that the country is beset by crushing debt and that Biden is largely responsible for inflation. And the GOP now holds a House majority intent on blocking the president. The
Image courtesy of DepositPhotos A week before Election Day, nearly half of voters say inflation and the economy are the most important issues for them in this year’s congressional midterms. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 26% of Likely U.S. Voters say inflation is the most important issue in how