Phoenix employer American Express came under criticism from As You Sow, a shareholder advocacy nonprofit group, for lagging behind peer companies in the release of data on recruitment, retention, and promotion statistics for minorities.

Energy

Fuel prices remain high as Arizona's 'Gas Misery Index' hits $764 this week

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 22, 2022

Arizona residents and Americans across the United States continue to feel the pressure at the pump as the average price of gas hovers just over $4 per gallon

Economics

Gasoline Misery Index: Arizonians to pay $764 more on gas compared to last year

By Sam Jackson | Mar 22, 2022

Metro Business Daily’s latest Gasoline Misery Index finds the average Arizonan will spend $764 more on gasoline compared to last year, higher than the $730 the average American will pay.

New safety measures in place for Toyota as employees return to work

By Tabitha Peterson | May 22, 2020

In Gibson County, 7,000 employees are returning to work at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana (TMMI) factory, but as they return, they will be welcomed back with new safety precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Government

'Entire hospitality industry has been impacted' by COVID-19, Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre HR director says

By Karen Kidd | Mar 24, 2020

The huge numbers of people who are now out of work due to COVID-19 all seems very abstract until a face is put to the suddenly unemployed, a human resources official with a hospitality management company that recently had to furlough thousands of employees nationwide said.

Announcements

U-Haul offers free storage for students affected by COVID-19

By April Bamburg | Mar 18, 2020

With colleges and universities across the country closing down to help stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, U-Haul is offering free self-store units to students who are forced to move because of COVID-19.

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Which U.S. schools receive the most federal student aid?

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 6, 2020

Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis and Purdue University-Main Campus reported receiving the most federal financial aid in the state during the 2018-19 academic year among U.S. schools.

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Which U.S. schools receive the most federal student aid?

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 6, 2020

University of Phoenix-Arizona, Arizona State University-Tempe and Northern Arizona University reported receiving the most federal financial aid in the state during the 2018-19 academic year among U.S. schools.

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Which U.S. schools receive the least federal student aid?

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 22, 2019

American Institute of Interior Design, International Baptist College and Seminary and DeVry University-Arizona reported receiving the least federal financial aid in the state during the 2018-19 academic year among U.S. schools.

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Which U.S. schools receive the least federal student aid?

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 22, 2019

Ideal Beauty Academy, Vincennes Beauty College and Saint Elizabeth School of Nursing reported receiving the least federal financial aid in the state during the 2018-19 academic year among U.S. schools.

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Which U.S. schools receive the most state student aid?

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 9, 2019

University of Arizona reported receiving the most state financial aid in the state during the 2018-19 academic year among U.S. schools.

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Which U.S. schools receive the most state student aid?

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 9, 2019

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis, Indiana University-Bloomington and Ball State University reported receiving the most state financial aid in the state during the 2018-19 academic year among U.S. schools.

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These schools have the top 'on time' graduation rates in the U.S.

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 2, 2019

University of Notre Dame and Mid-America College of Funeral Service have the best 'on time' graduation rates in the state, according to an analysis of federal data.

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These schools have the top 'on time' graduation rates in the U.S.

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 2, 2019

Pure Aesthetics, Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery and Penrose Academy have the best 'on time' graduation rates in the state, according to an analysis of federal data.

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These schools have the worst 'on time' graduation rates in the U.S.

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 16, 2019

Rio Salado College, Mohave Community College and DeVry University-Arizona have the lowest 'on time' graduation rates in the state, according to an analysis of federal data.

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These schools have the worst 'on time' graduation rates in the U.S.

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 16, 2019

Martin University and College of Court Reporting Inc have the lowest 'on time' graduation rates in the state, according to an analysis of federal data.

Education

Which U.S. schools receive the least state student aid?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 28, 2019

Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences, South Mountain Community College and Glendale Community College reported receiving the least state financial aid in the state during the 2018-19 academic year among U.S. schools.

Government

2nd-quarter state tax collections in Indiana reach $6.9 billion, Census Bureau reports

By Indiana Business Daily reports | Oct 26, 2019

State tax revenues in Indiana amount to $6.9 billion in the second quarter of 2019, the 17th highest tally among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Government

2nd-quarter state tax collections in Arizona reach $4.8 billion, Census Bureau reports

By Arizona Business Daily reports | Oct 26, 2019

State tax revenues in Arizona amount to $4.8 billion in the second quarter of 2019, the 21st highest tally among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Government

1st-quarter state tax collections in Indiana reach $4.2 billion, Census Bureau reports

By Indiana Business Daily reports | Oct 19, 2019

State tax revenues in Indiana amount to $4.2 billion in the first quarter of 2019, the 18th highest tally among the 50 states and Washington, D.C., according to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Government

1st-quarter state tax collections in Arizona reach $3.9 billion, Census Bureau reports

By Arizona Business Daily reports | Oct 19, 2019

State tax revenues in Arizona amount to $3.9 billion in the first quarter of 2019, the 20th highest tally among the 50 states and Washington, D.C., according to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Education

Sticker shock: Which U.S. schools charge the highest in-state tuition?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2019

U.S. residents enrolled at Indiana institutions of higher learning face among the steepest cost of attending in-state colleges and universities in the U.S., according to an analysis of federal data.

Government

Indiana’s public pensions are 89.8 percent government funded

By Indiana Business Daily reports | Oct 12, 2019

Taxpayer contributions to Indiana’s public pension funds in 2018 amounted to 89.8 percent of the total, the fourth highest ratio among the 50 states, according to newly released data by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Government

Arizona’s public pensions are 62 percent government funded

By Arizona Business Daily reports | Oct 12, 2019

Taxpayer contributions to Arizona’s public pension funds in 2018 amounted to 62 percent of the total, the 36th highest ratio among the 50 states, according to newly released data by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Government

Total state tax collections in Indiana reach $18.2 billion, Census Bureau reports

By Indiana Business Daily reports | Oct 11, 2019

State tax revenues in Indiana amount to $18.2 billion, the 17th highest tally among the 50 states, according to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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