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Inflation in Arizona April 2026 Update

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Phoenix metro area rose 3.0% year-over-year (YOY) in April due to rapidly rising energy prices (+22.9% YOY) as fallout from the conflict with Iran reaches official gov

May 12, 2026 Zachary Milne
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Inflation in the Midwest - April 2026

Year-over-year inflation rose from 3.4% to 4.1% for the Midwest in April 2026.​

May 12, 2026 Andrzej Wieciorkowski
Housing & Our Community
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Housing Affordability in Arizona 2026

Arizona’s housing market continues to face a persistent imbalance between supply and demand, even as conditions have softened over the past year.

May 11, 2026 Glenn FarleyZachary Milne
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HB26-1327 May Harm Colorado’s Economy Without Enhancing Employer-Based Health Insurance Coverage

During the 2026 legislative session, Colorado’s lawmakers may consider HB26-1327, which would establish a Large Employer Health-Care Support Enterprise and impose a $2,300 annual fee on large employers per

May 07, 2026 Thomas Young, Ph.D.

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