News from July 2018


Petroleum and coal products industry Q2 net sales up 28.6%

The petroleum and coal products industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 28.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Machinery industry Q2 net sales up 11.8%

The machinery industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 11.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Retail trade industry Q2 net sales up 6.3%

The retail trade industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 6.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Printing and related support activities industry Q2 net sales down 7.5%

The printing and related support activities industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were down 7.5 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Nonferrous metals industry Q2 net sales up 6.5%

The nonferrous metals industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 6.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Broadcasting, except internet industry Q2 net sales up 7.6%

The broadcasting, except internet industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 7.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Mining industry Q2 net sales up 30.2%

The mining industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 30.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Transportation equipment industry Q2 net sales up 5.4%

The transportation equipment industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 5.4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Computer and electronic products industry Q2 net sales up 8.3%

The computer and electronic products industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 8.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Iron, steel and ferroalloys industry Q2 net sales up 18.1%

The iron, steel and ferroalloys industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 18.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Chemicals industry Q2 net sales up 5.1%

The chemicals industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 5.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Telecommunications industry Q2 net sales up 5.5%

The telecommunications industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 5.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Analysis: Arizona is 23rd most popular state for outdoor track

Just 1 percent of all college track & field athletes compete for schools in Arizona, federal data shows.

Apache Junction mayor to chair Phoenix-Mesa airport authority

Apache Junction Mayor Jeff Serdy has been elected to chair the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority alongside additional officers chosen from its existing board of directors.

Queen Creek’s Barney to chair Maricopa Association of Governments

The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) recently awarded Queen Creek Mayor Gail Barney the role of chair, reflecting a shared, continued level of commitment to regional collaboration and transportation as well as economic development initiatives.

Jayne receives permanent appointment as Coconino County manager

James (Jimmy) Jayne has been named Coconino County manager, sealing his 6-month-long interim status as official, the Board of Supervisors announced.

Pima County acquires 3,200 acres to protect wildlife

Ensuring safe space for frogs, fish and others to flourish, the board of supervisors for Pima County recently ruled in favor of acquiring over 3,200 acres of natural lands just to the east of the Catalina Mountains.

Crews scheduled to repave sections of U.S. 70 near Peridot

Motorists are advised that temporarily reduced speed limits will take effect starting the week of July 9 along U.S. 70 near the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation community of Peridot.

Kaino fills vacancy on Goodyear City Council

Goodyear City Council member Laura Kaino was sworn in to her position this month, replacing Joanne Osborne, who will be running for elected office at the state level.

Phoenix area has highest ‘equity-rich’ mortgage rate among Arizona’s largest MSAs

Among Arizona’s most populous urban centers, Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale posted the highest percentage of properties with mortgages that have at least 50 percent equity in their homes, according to an analysis by ATTOM Data Solutions looking at home equity.