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Kamryn Brunner

Research Analyst

For media inquiries, please contact cinamon@csinstituteus.org

Kamryn Brunner joined Common Sense Arizona in 2022 as a research analyst. Since then she has conducted research primarily in charitable tax credits and education funding.  

After graduating from Grove City College in 2022 with a B.A in economics, Kamryn wrote for an online news publication. She has volunteered for various grassroots organizations throughout her college career. Kamryn also was a legislative aide in the South Dakota State Legislature assisting in various committees such as Education and Agriculture and Natural Resources. 

Kamryn grew up in South Dakota and moved to Arizona in 2022. In her free time, Kamryn enjoys cooking and experimenting with new recipes, and hiking the many peaks around Phoenix.

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Ballot Issues
Arizona 2024 Ballot Guide

The Common Sense Institute Arizona 2024 Ballot Guide outlines key measures including Scottsdale's Proposition 490, Proposition 499, Proposition 138, and Proposition 312.

Jobs & Our Economy
Arizona Jobs and Labor Force September Update

Arizona lost 2,500 nonfarm jobs in August (-0.07%) – putting Arizona near the bottom (41st) among all states in monthly job growth.

September 20, 2024 Kamryn Brunner
Ballot Issues
The Fiscal Implications of Glendale’s Hotel and Event Center Minimum Wage Protection Act

This November, Glendale residents will decide whether to approve the Hotel and Event Center Minimum Wage Protection Act (Prop 499). Despite its name, the Act extends beyond city minimum wage law into broade

September 11, 2024 Kamryn Brunner
Jobs & Our Economy
Inflation in Arizona September 2024 Update

Inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Phoenix metro area rose 2.3% year-over-year in August

September 11, 2024 Kamryn Brunner
Jobs & Our Economy
March Madness Brings Big Tourism Win to Arizona
Chamber Business News

CSI estimates that this new spending will result in approximately $15 million in new sales tax revenue for state and local jurisdictions.

April 08, 2024 Kamryn Brunner