The measurement is found in the avalanche of unemployment claims.
Category Archives: State and local
Passing the skinny budget was the right step
The skinny budget gives the state a sizeable cushion for the inevitable decline in state tax collections. But it might not be enough.
Why Arizona shouldn’t have an anti-gouging law
Price spikes are the only real cure for hoarding.
Was a recession a necessary coronavirus response?
A focus on the vulnerable population might have produced most of the public health benefits with considerably less disruption and economic damage.
Research university oligopoly wins a round
Although the bill was voted down in the Senate Education Committee, the idea of letting community colleges offer four-year degrees is finally gaining traction.
State tax cut discussion should be postponed
Next year’s state budget depends on a huge surplus from this year. The coronavirus will likely shrink that, requiring recalculation.
Putting SB 1070 into proper perspective
Based on a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, if the constitutionality of the much maligned immigration bill were before the current court, it might be mostly upheld rather than mostly struck down.
Worst part of coronavirus is the reaction
The coronavirus appears to present the kind of health risk advanced societies take in stride. That’s not what’s happening.
Are there really any moderate Democratic candidates?
The supposed moderates don’t really disagree with Sanders’ vision of turning the United States into a European-style social democracy. Just the pace of the movement.
Biggs attacks the voters Trump will need
In Arizona, Trump will need votes from center-right voters who don’t like him. So, why is Andy Biggs saying they are as big of a problem as socialists?