News from January 2019


Foundries industry Q4 net sales up 3.3%

The foundries industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 3.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Scientific research and development services industry Q4 net sales up 7.6%

The scientific research and development services industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 7.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Durable manufacturing industry Q4 net sales up 7.2%

The durable manufacturing industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 7.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Communications equipment industry Q4 net sales up 4.5%

The communications equipment industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 4.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Printing and related support activities industry Q4 net sales down 2.8%

The printing and related support activities industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were down 2.8 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Clothing and general merchandise stores industry Q4 net sales up 4.1%

The clothing and general merchandise stores industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 4.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Nondurable manufacturing industry Q4 net sales up 3.5%

The nondurable manufacturing industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 3.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wholesale trade, durable goods industry Q4 net sales up 4.2%

The wholesale trade, durable goods industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 4.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Management and technical consulting services industry Q4 net sales up 11.7%

The management and technical consulting services industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 11.7 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Arizona building permits: October 2018

Arizona issued 3,156 building permits for privately owned housing during October, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Nonmetallic mineral products industry Q4 net sales down 5%

The nonmetallic mineral products industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were down 5 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wholesale trade, durable goods industry Q4 net sales up 4.2%

The wholesale trade, durable goods industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 4.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Foundries industry Q4 net sales up 3.3%

The foundries industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 3.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Analysis: Which college golf program grossed the most in Indiana

Ball State University, University of Indianapolis and University of Notre Dame top the list of highest grossing women's college golf programs in Indiana in 2016


Indiana gets ‘C’ grade in analysis of states’ fiscal health

Indiana ranked No. 13 in a study of the state’s ability to pay all of its bills, including public employers’ pension benefits, according to a new ranking of the states’ fiscal health by Truth in Accounting (TIA).

Indiana ranked No. 22 in average charitable giving

Indiana residents who took itemized deductions for charitable deductions on their federal income tax forms in 2016 donated $6,113 on average, according to an analysis released this month by the Washington-based Tax Foundation.

Arizona ranked No. 38 in average charitable giving

Arizona residents who took itemized deductions for charitable deductions on their federal income tax forms in 2016 donated $5,073 on average, according to an analysis released this month by the Washington-based Tax Foundation.

COCHISE COUNTY: Sponsors community emergency response team training

Members of the public are invited to participate in a two-day course designed to help prepare them for a major incident.

CITY OF AVONDALE: Offers Free Tax Assistance

The City of Avondale's Neighborhood and Family Services Department, together with the non-profit A New Leaf, offers no cost tax preparation services to assist individuals and families with low to moderate income.