Consumer Prices Rose 6.5%, Showing Inflation Continues to Ease
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) declined 0.1 percent in December on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.1 percent in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 6.5 percent before seasonal adjustment. The index for gasoline was by far […]
Solar Co. Announces First U.S. Solar Module Manufacturing Facility In Phoenix
JA Solar, a global solar cell and module manufacturing leader, announced today it has leased space for its first manufacturing facility in the U.S. in Phoenix, Arizona. The new facility will produce high-performance photovoltaic (PV) products, and is expected to be operational by Q4 2023, creating over 600 new jobs. Representing a $60 million investment, […]
Super Bowl Preparedness Campaign Launches for Short-Term Rental Hosts
Arizonans for Responsible Tourism (AZRT) has launched the Pregame Prep campaign to help Arizona short-term rental hosts in the Glendale-Phoenix metro area get ready to host around Super Bowl LVII. The hosting education series covers two key areas: Compliance education around the blitz of new local short-term rental ordinances passed in the wake of Arizona’s […]
Governor Hobbs Announces Cabinet Members Focused on Cultivating and Growing Arizona’s Economy
Governor-Elect Katie Hobbs announced several members of her cabinet who will be focused on growing our State’s economy, and running Government well. With a proven track record of success, and years of expertise, these are the dedicated professionals who will run State Agencies and help us build an Arizona for everyone. “My cabinet will hit […]
U.S. Employers Added 223,000 New Jobs in December, a Strong Showing amid Slight Slowdown
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 223,000 in December, and the unemployment rate edged down to 3.5 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Notable job gains occurred in leisure and hospitality, health care, construction, and social assistance. This news release presents statistics from two monthly surveys. The household survey measures labor force […]
Governor Katie Hobbs Launches First 100 Days Initiative
Governor Katie Hobbs announced her First 100 Days Initiative, which includes the first 100 actions she will take as governor to help build an Arizona for everyone. The Governor’s bold agenda for her first 100 days in office will focus on her top policy priorities, such as strengthening the economy and making Arizona more affordable, […]
Former Lawmaker and Political Operative Partner to Launch New Firm
Former Arizona State Representative César N. Chávez and political operative Luis M. Acosta, have partnered to launch Oracle Strategies. Arizona has quickly become the key battleground state that determines the political direction the rest of the country will take. The 2022 election was a historical one that included victories for Democratic nominees in the offices […]
Katie Hobbs Sworn In as Arizona’s 24th Governor
This morning, Governor Katie Hobbs, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, Attorney General Kris Mayes, State Treasurer Kimberly Yee, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne, and State Mine Inspector Paul Marsh were sworn into office in a ceremony on the Ninth Floor of the Capitol Executive Tower. Arizona’s Constitution requires these statewide elected officials to begin […]