State Economy
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7 news stories and resources for Phoenix renters this week (June 19)
From new apartments and homes coming to the Valley to tips on renter-friendly upgrades, here’s a quick recap of helpful links for Phoenix renters.
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Are home prices going up in Phoenix in 2026?
Redfin Real Estate analyzed Phoenix’s median home sale prices over the past month, year, and six years to see how things have changed.
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Arizona’s top global export isn’t citrus or cotton, it’s this
Arizona joined other states in the West and Southwest that had technology parts as their largest exports.
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Life after Coyotes: Glendale officials say Westgate is thriving without NHL tenant
Desert Diamond Arena saw gross sales increase by 156% after the Coyotes departed from 2022 to 2023, while showing a 119% jump in attendance.
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Where to find the cheapest cheeseburgers in Arizona, study says
Here’s the average price of a cheeseburger, fries, and soda in Arizona cities, plus how much it has increased since 2025.
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Phoenix gas station reaches more than $6 per gallon, as prices rise
Here’s where the cheapest and most expensive gas can be found in Phoenix and across Arizona.
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Arizonans continue to struggle as Democrats’ affordability bills stall at state capitol
Arizona’s 2026 legislative session is nearing a close, but what has been done to make the state more affordable? Not much, Democrats say, and they say Republicans are to blame.
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Who is the richest Arizonan? See who made Forbes’ billionaires list
Here’s a look at the wealthiest Arizonans, including their net worth and ranking on the Forbes’ 2026 list of the world’s billionaires.
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How to make Arizona more affordable? GOP, Dems are far apart
The split between Arizona Republicans and Democrats in addressing affordability comes down to beliefs about how government should work.
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Gas prices in Phoenix rise with Iran conflict. Here’s how much
The current high rates at the pump could increase for Arizona consumers because of the widening conflict after US and Israeli forces fired missiles at Iran, analysts and local experts said.
