Economics

Prop 400 Hangs in the Balance as Governor Hobbs Blasts Light Rail Hating Republicans for Not Accepting Compromise Legislation

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Proposition 400, a half-cent sales tax that funds transportation infrastructure improvements in Maricopa County should be a no-brainer to pass. First started in 1985 and extended in 2004, this measure has helped fund projects such as: Expanding and building freeways. Improving and expanding roadways. Building and maintaining existing light rail transportation systems. Maintaining and expanding … Read more

Biden Boom: May Jobs Report Beats Expectations, Stock Market Rallies

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The Associated Press reports, US hiring jumped last month. So did unemployment. Here’s what that says about the economy: The nation’s employers stepped up their hiring in May, adding a robust 339,000 jobs, well above expectations and evidence of enduring strength in an economy that the Federal Reserve is desperately trying to cool. Friday’s report … Read more

Sens. Manchinema And GQP Hostage Takers Got Manchin’s Pipeline Permitting Bill Included In the Budget Agreement

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So I saw this “uh-oh this can’t be good” post on Axios the other day, Scoop: Sinema enters debt ceiling negotiations (excerpts): Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) has inserted herself into the debt ceiling negotiations, working with both sides to try to bridge differences on permitting reform, according to people familiar with the matter. Permitting reform … Read more