Economics

Republican Only Prop 400 Extension Passes; Hobbs Vows to Veto; Maricopa County Mayors Pledge to Get Their Plan to Voters

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Republicans in the Arizona State Legislature passed their version of the Prop 400 Extension on road and transportation infrastructure projects for Maricopa County on June 13, 2023. Unfortunately, their idea of good road and transportation projects for infrastructure, according to reporting from AZ Central and other sources over the last several days,  did not include … Read more

Make America Manly Again, Ladies: Forget Careers, Just Make Babies!

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Last weekend (June 9-11, 2023) in god-forsaken Texas, conservative influencers hosted an event that aimed to shape the minds of young conservative women, urging them to forget about fulfilling their dreams, intentionally limit their lifetime earnings, and essentially cater to the fragile egos of conservative men. This annual indoctrination sleepover, ironically dubbed the Young Women’s … Read more

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