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The WM Phoenix Open just wrapped up, and if you participated in the last week's worth of activities, you were a part of the major economic impact! Each year, the @WMPhoenixOpen contributes significantly to the state’s economy: 📊 $407 million added to Arizona’s GDP 👷 8,950 jobs supported across multiple industries 🏨 $208 million in visitor spending With hundreds of thousands of attendees, including thousands of out-of-state visitors, the event sparked significant economic activity for local businesses, from hotels and restaurants to transportation and retail. As part of Arizona’s broader $13 billion sports and tourism sector, the Phoenix Open continues to be a key driver of job creation and economic growth. Read the full report: #WMOpen #ArizonaEconomy #Sports #Golf #CommonSenseAZ

Happy Super Bowl Sunday! We're excited for a great game, but we're really excited for the city of New Orleans, and the benefit they'll see from the economic impact of the game. CSI looked at the impact in 2023, when Arizona hosted football's biggest game, and found that mega-events like the Super Bowl are critical to supporting the state's $24.2B sports and tourism industry. Read more about the economic impact of major sports and tourism events in CSI's research:

Visitors to the WM Phoenix Open are expected to drop a whopping $208 million in direct spending over the week, including the four-day PGA tournament. Out of that, $88.7 million comes from non-residents, showing just how much this event pulls in from out-of-towners! Learn more: #WMOpen #AZTourism #AZSports #CommonSenseAZ #AZGolf

The @WMPhoenixOpen is a hole-in-one for Arizona's economy, drawing in 114,000 visitors outside Arizona and bringing significant tourism dollars into the state. -114,000 out-of-state visitors travel to Arizona specifically for the tournament. -$88.7 million in non-resident spending, including hotels, dining, shopping, and entertainment. -Hotels, restaurants, and transportation services see a major boost, as visitors spend an average of two nights in Arizona. Visitor spending plays a crucial role in supporting local businesses and workers, reinforcing Arizona’s position as a top destination for sports tourism. The economic impact of events like the Phoenix Open extends well beyond the course, benefiting industries across the state. Learn more: #WMOpen #AZTourism #AZSports #CommonSenseAZ #AZGolf

The economic consequences of restrictions on interchange fees exceed any benefit that merchants could expect from lower fees. Read CSI's full report here: #CommonSenseAZ #InterchangeFees

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Including an estimated $208M combined direct spending by visitors of the WM Phoenix Open over the week’s events. Learn more about the economic impact of the @WMPhoenixOpen on Arizona's economy in CSI's latest report:

Arizona’s K-12 Enrollment is Shifting—What’s Driving the Change? Arizona’s K-12 public schools are seeing major demographic shifts—but why? Where are students going, and what does it mean for the future of education and the workforce? On the latest episode of Policy Pulse Arizona, host @KatieRatlief sits down with @GlennFarley14 to break down the data, discuss enrollment trends, school choice, and the long-term impact on Arizona’s labor force. LISTEN NOW: #PolicyPulseAZ #K12Education #AZEducation #Workforce #CommonSenseAZ #Podcast

The WM Phoenix Open is one of Arizona’s most high-profile sporting events, but its impact extends beyond golf. Each year, it contributes significantly to the state’s economy: 📊 $407 million added to Arizona’s GDP 👷 8,950 jobs supported across multiple industries 🏨 $208 million in visitor spending throughout the week With hundreds of thousands of attendees, including thousands of out-of-state visitors, the event generates new economic activity for local businesses, from hotels and restaurants to transportation and retail. As part of Arizona’s broader $13 billion sports and tourism sector, the Phoenix Open remains a consistent driver of job creation and economic growth. Read the full report: #WMOpen #ArizonaEconomy #Sports&Tourism #Golf #CommonSenseAZ

Price controls on interchange fees will cause more harm than good. Based on a case study of the Colorado economy, a state that implements interchange fee restrictions could see billions in lost GDP growth, fewer jobs, and a reduction in household income - read CSI's full report here: #CommonSenseAZ #InterchangeFees

New Episode! CSI Arizona kicks off 2025 with a new episode of Policy Pulse Arizona! This week, we’re diving into "Trends in Arizona's K-12 Education Enrollment." 📚📉 Join @KatieRatlief, CSI Arizona Executive Director, and @GlennFarley14, Director of Policy & Research, as they break down the latest enrollment shifts, demographic changes, and what it all means for Arizona’s education system. Tune in now: #PolicyPulseAZ #ArizonaEducation #K12Trends #CommonSenseAZ

Restrictions on interchange fees will lead to economic declines and job losses. CSI estimates that passing a law in Colorado similar to Illinois' Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (IFPA) would result in a 5.5% reduction in the state's cumulative job growth over the next five years, with employment in the retail sector experiencing a 75.9% reduction in employment growth by year five. Read the full report here: #CommonSenseAZ #InterchangeFees

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New Jobs & Labor Force Update– 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 month over month and 3rd year over year. Learn more in our latest Jobs report:

Arizona’s Public School Enrollment Decline: No Surprise CSI research shows Arizona’s K-12 demographic shift has been years in the making: 📉 School-aged population peaked in 2021 🎓 The largest kindergarten class (2012) is now preparing to graduate 👶 By 2028, the school-aged population is projected to shrink by 40,000 students Get the facts on demographic change among the K-12 population in CSI's research: #AZEducation #K12DemographicChange #CommonSenseAZ #EnrollmentDecline

Arizona’s Public School Enrollment Decline is No Surprise According to the Common Sense Institute Arizona– Back in May, CSI Executive Director, @KatieRatlief joined @JohnHookfox10 on @FOX10Phoenix to talk about the impact of predicted K-12 demographic change. Today, Arizona K-12 public schools are feeling the impact of the demographic decline. Learn more in CSI's report: #CommonSenseAZ #DemographicChange #K12Education

ICYMI– CSI Director of Policy and Research, Glenn Farley testified at the Arizona Senate Education Committee hearing about the significant impact of demographic change on public school enrollment and the need for policy reform on the funding formula to account for the shift in a system that is no longer growing. Learn more about the impact of demographic change on Arizona public schools in his testimony or in CSI's report: