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Kamryn Brunner

Research Analyst

For media inquiries, please contact cinamon@csinstituteus.org

Kamryn Brunner joined Common Sense Arizona in 2022 as a research analyst. Since then she has conducted research primarily in charitable tax credits and education funding.  

After graduating from Grove City College in 2022 with a B.A in economics, Kamryn wrote for an online news publication. She has volunteered for various grassroots organizations throughout her college career. Kamryn also was a legislative aide in the South Dakota State Legislature assisting in various committees such as Education and Agriculture and Natural Resources. 

Kamryn grew up in South Dakota and moved to Arizona in 2022. In her free time, Kamryn enjoys cooking and experimenting with new recipes, and hiking the many peaks around Phoenix.

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Education
ESAs in Arizona Q1 2025

The rapid “catch-up” growth in the ESA program is coming to an end. Going forward, program growth will probably be much slower, and new enrollments will increasingly reduce the cost of other publicly-funded

February 13, 2025 Kamryn BrunnerGlenn Farley
Jobs & Our Economy
Competitive Golf, in February

Considering all spending, the Open induces $407 million in statewide Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and supports 8,950 jobs.

February 04, 2025 Kamryn BrunnerGlenn Farley
Jobs & Our Economy
Arizona Jobs and Labor Force Update: January 2025

Average hourly wages (not seasonally adjusted) in Arizona increased $1.01 in December (+3.0%) – making Arizona 2nd in the U.S. for wage growth.

January 28, 2025 Kamryn Brunner
Jobs & Our Economy
Inflation in Arizona December 2024 Update

Inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Phoenix metro area rose 1.62% year-over-year in December, an increase from 1.56% in October.

January 15, 2025 Kamryn Brunner
Ballot Issues
Common Sense Arizona: Prop 499 would cripple Glendale economy
Glendale Independent

A new study from the Common Sense Institute Arizona confirms why Glendale leaders and businesses have been sounding alarms over Proposition 499.

October 14, 2024 Kamryn Brunner
Ballot Issues
Report: An increase in Glendale’s minimum wage could derail the city’s economy
Center Square

Glendale residents will have the opportunity to decide whether or not to raise minimum wage and benefits for hotel and event workers this November. The Hotel and Event Center Minimum Wage Protection Act, pr

September 12, 2024 Kamryn Brunner
Jobs & Our Economy
March Madness Brings Big Tourism Win to Arizona
Chamber Business News

CSI estimates that this new spending will result in approximately $15 million in new sales tax revenue for state and local jurisdictions.

April 08, 2024 Kamryn Brunner