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Colorado’s unemployment reports are so unreliable the Bureau of Labor Statistics has stopped using them

“BLS has observed data quality problems because of ongoing issues with the modernization of Colorado’s unemployment insurance system. As a result, BLS is temporarily suspending publication of Colorado employment, unemployment, and wage data,” the bureau said in a statement issued Dec. 18. “BLS has observed data quality problems because of ongoing issues with the modernization…

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US applications for unemployment benefits hold steady, but continuing claims rise to 3-year high

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits held steady last week, though continuing claims rose to the highest level in three years. The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits held steady last week, though continuing claims rose to the highest level in three years. See the entire article on Arizona’s unemployment, or, read…

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My View: Commission’s ruling on utility rate increases will harm Arizona businesses

Arizona’s record-setting stretch of triple-digit temperatures was national news this summer. Not surprisingly, with such high heat comes an increased demand for air conditioning in our homes and businesses, and in Arizona, this comes at a cost – one of the highest average electricity bills in the nation. Now, a rushed decision by the Arizona Corporation…

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