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Economic and Social Impact of the National Western Center

Economic and social impact of the National Western Center.

April 22, 2025 Cole AndersonVan SchoalesMatthew Weyer, PH.D.
Jobs & Our Economy
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Colorado Jobs and Labor Force Update – March 2025 Update

Colorado gained 6,800 total nonfarm jobs in the month of March. The state’s private sector grew by 5,800 jobs while government employment increased by 1,000.

April 18, 2025 Jimena SanchezCole Anderson
Jobs & Our Economy
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Arizona Jobs and Labor Force Update: April 2025

Arizona gained 10,200 nonfarm jobs in March (+0.31%, -0.3% year-over-year) – putting Arizona 12th among all states in monthly job growth

April 18, 2025 Kamryn Brunner
Jobs & Our Economy
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Iowa Jobs and Labor Force Update - March 2025

In March, Iowa reported a net loss of 1,500 jobs. Most of the job loss was driven by 2,000 lost jobs in professional and business services employment.

April 18, 2025 Andrzej Wieciorkowski

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