Lydia DePillis in an op-ed at the New York Times explains, Is ‘Greedflation’ Rewriting Economics, or Do Old Rules Still Apply? There are few good things about living through a period with the highest inflation in four decades, but here’s one: It’s a chance to re-examine what happens in an economy that’s gone haywire. Since … Read more
The May jobs report was released on Friday, and the good news is that US Added 390,000 Jobs in May as Hiring Remained Robust: U.S. employers added 390,000 jobs in May, extending a streak of solid hiring that has bolstered an economy under pressure from high inflation and rising interest rates. Last month’s gain reflects … Read more
While continuing high rates of inflation is a valid concern for the long term prospects of local, regional, and the national economies, job growth, for now, is still maintaining strength. In May, the nation reported 390,000 jobs were created across the country. That is slightly down from the 436,000 jobs created in April. The Unemployment … Read more
On the six month anniversary of the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, who was present at the White House signing ceremony of the event, joined Biden/Harris Administration Infrastructure Coordinator and former New Orlean Mayor Mitch Landrieu in a press call with Arizona reporters on the legislation’s progress. Speaking first, Mayor … Read more
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Community and Economic Development Director Christine Mackay appeared together on Ted Simons PBS show Horizon on May 19, 2022 to tout the fifth largest city in the nation’s growing Bioscience sector. Please click here to view the exchange. Mayor Gallego also made news by indicating that the Phoenix City Council … Read more