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Inflation in Arizona- August 2026 Update
September 11, 2026 |
Fernando Dollero
, Zachary Milne
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The Economic Contribution of Arizona’s Arts Sector
September 9, 2026 |
Zachary Milne
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2026 Job Killers: The High Cost of Regulation and the Government’s Not-So-Invisible Hand
September 9, 2026 |
Zachary Milne
, Fernando Dollero
, Andrew Smith
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Inflation in Arizona- August 2026 Update
Introduction The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Phoenix MSA rose 2.5% year-over-year (YOY) in August – down from the recent 3.0% peak in April and 2.8% reading in June. The energy category of the CPI rose 19.1% YOY in August – an increase…
The Economic Contribution of Arizona’s Arts Sector
Introduction The arts are, as Beverly Sills once observed, “the signature of civilizations.” Art institutions shape the character of their…
2026 Job Killers: The High Cost of Regulation and the Government’s Not-So-Invisible Hand
Introduction The cost of living across the country, and especially in states like Arizona, has reached historic highs after disastrous…
Arizona Jobs & Labor Force Update: July 2026
Arizona added 2,300 non-farm jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis in July (+0.07%), ranking 20th among all states and Washington…
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Common Sense Institute: Spending, not revenue, to blame for fiscal shortfall
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June 12, 2025
PODCASTS
Homelessness in America— Rethinking Homelessness Policy
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Arizona’s Urban Desert Miracle featuring Glenn Farley
Rapid economic and population growth in Arizona’s dry central valley has created tremendous wealth and opportunity. Rapid development also has…
Trends in Arizona’s K-12 Education Enrollment
District school closures have dominated the headlines in recent weeks. Why is this the case? And what are the differences…
Reforming Arizona’s Homeless Service Ecosystem featuring Julie Katsel and Ted Maxwell
Earlier this year, the Common Sense Institute released a thorough review of homelessness spending at all levels – non-profits, state…
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The Desert Renaissance
On September 9, Common Sense Institute will host an evening exploring the role of arts and culture in Arizona’s economy.…
