Here in Arizona, jobs and investments in electric vehicles (EVs) have soared—in the last seven months, EV investments in the state have nearly tripled, with $10.9 billion in investments and 11,500 associated direct new jobs.
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National, AZ House Prices Decline
In June 2023, home prices in the United States decreased by 0.83 percent compared to last year to a median price of $425,177
AZ Gas Prices Fall, Despite Slight National Increase
Gas prices throughout the United States have continued to trend upward over the past several weeks, due to increasing oil prices.
Inflation Continues to Cool Nationwide
Inflation in the United States continued its downward trend, as consumer prices rose three percent this year through June, a significant decrease in the previously skyrocketing inflation trends, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Arizona Gas Prices Decline, Despite National Increase
Here in Arizona the price of gas per gallon has fallen to $4.211.
Total Jobs Increase Nationwide
Despite the rise in unemployment rate, the nation’s total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 339,000 jobs.
Recreational Cannabis Sales Still Smoking the Medical Market in 2023
After nearly $1.5 billion in sales in 2022, Arizona’s cannabis market continues to be robust in the first months of 2023, driven by a growing recreational market.
Arizona Unemployment Rate Hits 3.5 Percent
Arizona’s March state unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, a 0.2 percent drop from February.
AZ Sees Close to $600 Million So Far in Sports Betting This Year
Legal sports betting operators in Arizona handled close to $600 million in wagers last January, significantly higher than last year.
Social Security May Be Failing Well Over a Million People With Disabilities – And COVID-19 Is Making the Problem Worse
More than half of U.S. adults over the age of 50 with work-limiting disabilities – likely over 1.3 million people – do not receive the Social Security disability benefits they may need, according to new peer-reviewed research I conducted.