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Jobs & Our Economy
Arizona Jobs and Labor Force Update
Introduction Arizona lost 4,100 non-farm jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis month-over-month (MOM) in August (-0.13%), ranking 43rd among all…
Jobs & Our Economy
Colorado Labor Market Update – August 2026
Colorado Labor Market Update – August 2026 Summary Colorado lost 1,400 nonfarm jobs in August, reversing the moderate growth seen…
Jobs & Our Economy
Iowa Jobs and Labor Force Update – August 2026
Summary Iowa added 2,400 nonfarm jobs in August, with private-sector employment rising by 1,900 and government employment rising by 500.…

September 18, 2026


Andrzej Wieciorkowski
Education
Dollars and Data 2026
Introduction Now mostly free from the specter of COVID-19, Colorado’s public education system is still struggling: in 2026, enrollment fell…

September 16, 2026


Erik Gamm

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