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Crime & Public Safety
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Homicides Surge in Denver: July is on Pace to be the Deadliest Month on Record

July 23, 2026 Jimena SanchezCole AndersonLandon BallMitch Morrissey
Jobs & Our Economy
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Made in Iowa: The Outsized Contribution of Manufacturing in the State's Economy

The increase in manufacturing productivity over the last two decades has led to industry GDP growth coinciding with a decline in jobs in the industry.

July 23, 2026 Isaac FloresAndrzej Wieciorkowski
Jobs & Our Economy
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Arizona Jobs and Labor Force Update: June 2026

Arizona added 2,400 non-farm jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis in June (+0.07%), ranking 22nd among all states and Washington D.C. The U.S. gained 57,000 jobs in June (+0.04%).

July 21, 2026 Zachary MilneAndrew Smith
Jobs & Our Economy
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Colorado Labor Market Update - June 2026

July 21, 2026 Cole AndersonErik Gamm

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