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Zachary Milne

Senior Economist & Research Analyst

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Zachary Milne is the Senior Economist and Research Analyst for the Common Sense Institute AZ. Zachary works with the Arizona research team to craft important and thoughtful research concerning the Arizona economy.

Prior to CSI, Zachary attended Arizona State University, where he first attained a bachelor’s in economics and statistics, followed by a master’s degree in economics. Zachary has also worked in the Arizona Governor’s budget office, where he served as an economist. In this capacity he developed the state’s revenue forecasts, and advised a team of budget analysts on the creation of K-12 and Medicaid caseload figures for the State’s annual budget. He also advised the Executive policy and leadership teams on fiscal policy, and regularly presented detailed analyses on each of the dozens of tax bills introduced in the Arizona Legislature each year.

Zachary is originally from upstate New York, and is an enthusiastic NY Jets fan. He also served over eight years in the United States Air Force, and currently serves in the Arizona Air National Guard at the 161st Air Refueling Wing in Phoenix Arizona. He is a proud husband and father to four beautiful children.

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Education
ESA Facts and Fictions

What’s Really Going on With Education Savings Accounts in Arizona?

October 08, 2024 Glenn FarleyZachary Milne
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
Employment Update Preliminary QCEW Benchmark

The 2024 preliminary benchmark yielded a reduction in the level of U.S. employment of 818,000 jobs (-0.5%), representing the largest revisions since 2009.

August 21, 2024 Zachary Milne
Jobs & Our Economy
Arizona Jobs and Labor Force Update - July Update

Job growth was slower than the U.S. average, with the Grand Canyon state shedding 1,900 jobs  (-0.06%) over May. Year-over-year growth was 1.9% (down from 2.3% in May).

August 16, 2024 Zachary Milne
Housing & Our Community
Homeless Spending
Cronkite News

The Common Sense Institute has released a report on spending related to homelessness in Arizona. The organization says that within Maricopa County, the range of spending per person experiencing homelessness

February 27, 2024 Zachary Milne