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September 2025 Jobs & Labor Force Update

In September, Colorado added 500 total nonfarm jobs. The state’s private sector lost 200 jobs, while government employment grew by 700 jobs.

December 11, 2025 Cole AndersonErik Gamm
Jobs & Our Economy
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Iowa Jobs and Labor Force Update - September 2025

September’s results provide a strong signal of labor-market improvement in 2025

December 11, 2025 Andrzej Wieciorkowski
Jobs & Our Economy
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Oregon Jobs and Labor Force – September 2025 Update

Oregon added 3,300 jobs in September, but year-to-date growth remains weak, with only 2,200 jobs gained so far in 2025 compared to 17,000 over the same period last year. Unemployment rose to 5.2%, and ongoi

December 11, 2025 Serra KirschMark McMullen
Housing & Our Community
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Phoenix’s Housing and Retail Consumer in Perspective

A Look at How Phoenix is Doing Relative Other Major Metros

December 11, 2025 Thomas Young

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