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‘Wonderment and Bemusement’

SPPI’s vice president of research talks about the policy and culture of the Silver State.

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Yeah, Um, About Those ‘Green’ Jobs…

A gusher of opportunity in the Permian Basin, as Kern County faces a frightening future.

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More Nukes, Please

A new reactor serves ratepayers — but not here.

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Eight for Eight — Again

There’s just no stopping the American Southwest’s jobs machine.

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SPPI-TV Ep. 18: Is Airbnb Disrupting Property Ownership?

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A 3-Letter Word: J-O-B-S

Our region’s employment boom continues.

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In which Southwest states do residents pay the most sales tax?

New Mexico and Nevada lead the region, while Oklahoma and Utah report the lowest sales tax burdens.

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SPPI Employment Index: November-April

The good times roll on — how long can they last?

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Paying for Your Golden Years, and Theirs

Local- and state-government employees need a dose of reality.

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SPPI Employment Index: October-March

The American Southwest’s jobs boom continues.