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Arizona Jobs and Labor Force February 2026 Update

Arizona gained 11,000 non-farm jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis in February (+0.34%), the 2nd highest monthly gain in percentage terms among all states and D.C.

April 22, 2026 Zachary Milne
Jobs & Our Economy
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Colorado Labor Market Update - February 2026

Colorado lost 7,200 nonfarm jobs in February, all in the private sector. After moderate growth in January, February’s initial figures demonstrate a sharp decline in employment contrary to the national trend

April 22, 2026 Jimena SanchezCole AndersonErik Gamm
Jobs & Our Economy
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Iowa Jobs and Labor Force Update - February 2026

Iowa lost 4,400 nonfarm jobs in February.

April 22, 2026 Andrzej Wieciorkowski
Taxes & Fees
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The Economic Consequences of $306 Million in Lost TABOR Refunds

The 2026–27 Long Bill is expected to pass with a provision, authored by the Office of the Governor, that would cancel $306.1 million in TABOR refunds over the next two budget cycles.

April 21, 2026 Erik Gamm

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