News from 2019




Poll shows most voters support term limits as Arizona vote approaches

A survey by Scott Rasmussen found that 81 percent of voters across the country favor term limits for congressional members, which a bill in the Arizona Legislature would provide.

O'Rourke supports congressional term limits as Arizona Senate vote nears

A bill currently sits in the Arizona Senate that would allow for congressional term limits, an issue that Democratic presidential hopeful and former Texas Congressman Beto O'Rourke has been talking about for some time.

Indiana Minority Health Coalition supports Tobacco 21, but says other measures needed

Teenagers who are determined can usually find a way to get their hands on forbidden fruit, but the Tobacco 21 initiative—which would raise the age of purchasing tobacco products and nicotine-containing vaping products in Indiana to 21— could possibly reduce the number of teens who smoke, as well as the number of potential adult smokers who can’t quit because their habits are so well established.

PIMA COUNTY: Marist project adds more affordable housing to Downtown Tucson

Downtown Tucson will offer more affordable housing options come mid-April with the opening of the new Marist on Cathedral Squareproject.

Analysis: Mid-range earners in Indiana rank 8th highest on federal tax cut benefits

Middle-range income earners in Indiana ranked eighth in the nation in terms of how they benefited from the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, according to a new Tax Foundation analysis.

Analysis: Mid-range earners in Arizona rank 35th highest on federal tax cut benefits

Middle-range income earners in Arizona ranked 35th in the nation in terms of how they benefited from the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, according to a new Tax Foundation analysis.

Chemicals and allied products wholesalers report 0.3 percent increase in year-over-year March sales

Sales by chemicals and allied products wholesalers in March 2019 were $11.1 billion, an increase of 0.3 percent from the same period a year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Paper and paper products wholesalers report 3.4 percent increase in year-over-year March sales

Sales by paper and paper products wholesalers in March 2019 were $8 billion, an increase of 3.4 percent from the same period a year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Grocery and related products wholesalers report 3 percent increase in year-over-year March sales

Sales by grocery and related products wholesalers in March 2019 were $55.4 billion, an increase of 3 percent from the same period a year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Miscellaneous durable goods wholesalers report 2.7 percent increase in year-over-year March sales

Sales by miscellaneous durable goods wholesalers in March 2019 were $20.2 billion, an increase of 2.7 percent from the same period a year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Grugs and druggists' sundries wholesalers report 5.6 percent increase in year-over-year March sales

Sales by grugs and druggists' sundries wholesalers in March 2019 were $59.9 billion, an increase of 5.6 percent from the same period a year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and supplies wholesalers report 1.9 percent increase in year-over-year March sales

Sales by motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and supplies wholesalers in March 2019 were $39.4 billion, an increase of 1.9 percent from the same period a year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Household appliances and electrical and electronic goods wholesalers report 3.9 percent increase in year-over-year March sales

Sales by household appliances and electrical and electronic goods wholesalers in March 2019 were $51.8 billion, an increase of 3.9 percent from the same period a year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Farm product raw materials wholesalers report 0.6 percent increase in year-over-year March sales

Sales by farm product raw materials wholesalers in March 2019 were $17 billion, an increase of 0.6 percent from the same period a year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Machinery, equipment and supplies wholesalers report 7.5 percent increase in year-over-year March sales

Sales by machinery, equipment and supplies wholesalers in March 2019 were $4 billion, an increase of 7.5 percent from the same period a year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Professional and commercial equipment and supplies wholesalers report 6.6 percent increase in year-over-year March sales

Sales by professional and commercial equipment and supplies wholesalers in March 2019 were $43.6 billion, an increase of 6.6 percent from the same period a year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Hardware and plumbing and heading equipment and supplies wholesalers report 3.8 percent increase in year-over-year March sales

Sales by hardware and plumbing and heading equipment and supplies wholesalers in March 2019 were $12.6 billion, an increase of 3.8 percent from the same period a year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Household appliances and electrical and electronic goods wholesalers report 3.9 percent increase in year-over-year March sales

Sales by household appliances and electrical and electronic goods wholesalers in March 2019 were $51.8 billion, an increase of 3.9 percent from the same period a year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.