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Mesa small business owner ‘cautiously optimistic’ after tariff ruling
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (324+ words) MESA, AZ (AZFamily) " Gabe Hagen, owner of Brick Road Coffee in Mesa, said he is "cautiously excited" after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs are unconstitutional. Hagen said the tariffs, which went into effect…...
Phoenix inflation rate ticks higher in December, but below national average
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (312+ words) PHOENIX (AZFamily) " The latest inflation report shows the Phoenix area saw a slight increase last month, but remained under the national average. The Phoenix metro area saw an inflation rate of 2.2% in December, slightly lower than the national rate of…...
Inflation rates in Arizona recorded higher than expected
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (37+ words) Inflation rates in Arizona recorded higher than expected'AZ Family Inflation rates in Arizona recorded higher than expected Phoenix woman loses $1,300 to fake police officer in pet scam Starlux Airlines touches down at Phoenix Sky Harbor...
Some Arizona shoppers face sticker shock with rising grocery prices
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (321+ words) PHOENIX (AZFamily) " Michael Kawagoe checked off items on his grocery list for Philly cheesesteaks, but found beef prices reaching $15 to $16 per pound. "It just kind of just blows," Kawagoe said. Other shoppers also noticed higher prices across grocery aisles. "I…...
Arizona minimum wage set for increase in 2026
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (312+ words) PHOENIX (AZFamily/CNN) " Arizona is among the nearly two dozen states that will be raising minimum wages in 2026 at a time when many Americans are concerned about affordability. Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Arizona's minimum wage will rise to $15.15 per hour. That's a…...
Flagstaff bakery says increasing minimum wage is hurting their business
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (369+ words) FLAGSTAFF (AZFamily) " Flagstaff businesses are preparing for another hit as the city's minimum wage will rise again in January from $17.35 to $18.35 an hour. Now in its ninth year, it has risen every year since 2016 based on the Consumer Price Index....
Flagstaff minimum wage increasing early next year
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (57+ words) The action-packed, high-intensity Nitro Circus is coming to Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale this weekend! Gibby Parra gives a sneak peek of the bike stunts. Consumer Reports put different types of ... Flagstaff minimum wage increasing early next year Central Phoenix…...
Holiday spending expected to top $1 trillion as families face debt pressure
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (340+ words) PHOENIX (AZFamily) " Holiday sales in November and December are expected to exceed $1 trillion this year, according to the National Retail Federation, marking about a 4% increase from last year. "There is no doubt consumers remain concerned about inflation and have a…...
US consumers expected to spend billions in holiday season
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (92+ words) The National Retail Federation says over $1 trillion will be spent this holiday season. Susan Campbell looks at the rising cost of making "magic." ... US consumers expected to spend billions in holiday season Shutdown-ending bill puts federal ban on intoxicating hemp…...
Experts warn why season shopping may be budget traps
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (173+ words) A debt relief attorney says pumpkin-flavored treats are about to be in full swing and they could cost more than you think. It's a sort of pumpkin spice tax. It's OK to splurge every once in a while, but since…...