By Ronald Sampson Arizona is once again the center of the political universe. As any high school civics student understands, the President is elected by way of the electoral college, and the number of states that can materially swing that vote has narrowed significantly over the years. There are about 5-8 states are can legitimately vote either direction, and Arizona … Read More
Is Arizona Headed Towards a Recession?
The economy is always a hot talking point when elections are approaching, and this year will be no different. However, the current economy isn’t as cut-and-dry as years past. By most traditional metrics, the economy has been in very good shape, with reasonable GDP growth and unemployment bouncing around all-time lows. That said, as all of us know, inflation has … Read More
Taking a Victory Lap: Scottsdale Rated #1 in the Country for Jobs
We frequently give praise to Scottsdale, and for good reason. It’s nationally (and sometimes internationally) known as a great place to vacation, to party, to retire and to live. However, something else has been brewing in the city: a growing reputation as a center of business and commerce, and we haven’t been the only people to notice. Today’s immense praise … Read More
Spring Training is Likely Dead in 2022: What Does It Mean for Scottsdale?
It’s been an extremely unfortunate time for baseball fans. If you count yourselves amongst them, I don’t need to tell you that Major League Baseball is currently in a lock-out. This time of year is typically a great one for Arizona, as Cactus League games are in full force with fans taking in games with our fantastic early-spring weather. As … Read More