News from October 2019


2nd-quarter state tax collections in Arizona reach $4.8 billion, Census Bureau reports

State tax revenues in Arizona amount to $4.8 billion in the second quarter of 2019, the 21st highest tally among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

2017-18 teacher pay in Indiana averaged $50,614

Teachers’ salaries in Indiana averaged $50,614 for the 2017-2018 school year, the 36th highest rank among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to data analyzed by the National Education Association (NEA).

2017-18 teacher pay in Arizona averaged $48,723

Teachers’ salaries in Arizona averaged $48,723 for the 2017-2018 school year, the seventh lowest rank among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to data analyzed by the National Education Association (NEA).

185 accommodation businesses in Indiana have between five and nine employees in 2016

There were 185 accommodation businesses in Indiana that had between five and nine employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

U.S. clothing stores estimate 2.4 percent sales decrease for June compared to last year

Clothing stores in June 2019 saw a 2.4 percent decrease in sales compared to the same month the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

23 accommodation and food services businesses in Arizona have 500 or more employees in 2016

There were 23 accommodation and food services businesses in Arizona that had 500 or more employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

U.S. women's clothing stores estimate 0.8 percent sales decrease for June compared to last year

Women's clothing stores in June 2019 saw a 0.8 percent decrease in sales compared to the same month the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

Pennsylvania's miscellaneous tax revenues down 9.6 percent since Q1 2019

Pennsylvania collected $369 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the first quarter of 2019, a 9.6 percent decrease over the previous quarter when $408 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

408 accommodation businesses in Arizona have between one and four employees in 2016

There were 408 accommodation businesses in Arizona that had between one and four employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

U.S. department stores, excluding discount department stores estimate 10 percent sales decrease for June

Department stores, excluding discount department stores in June 2019 saw sales decrease 10 percent from the previous month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

Indiana collected 6.2% more in severance taxes in 2018

Of the $19.4 billion in taxes collected by Indiana in 2018, $1.1 million came from severance taxes, a 6.2 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Arizona collected 33.7% more in severance taxes in 2018

Of the $16.3 billion in taxes collected by Arizona in 2018, $24.6 million came from severance taxes, a 33.7 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

195 accommodation and food services businesses in Arizona have between 100 and 249 employees in 2016

There were 195 accommodation and food services businesses in Arizona that had between 100 and 249 employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

186 accommodation businesses in Arizona have between five and nine employees in 2016

There were 186 accommodation businesses in Arizona that had between five and nine employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

10 accommodation and food services businesses in Indiana have 500 or more employees in 2016

There were 10 accommodation and food services businesses in Indiana that had 500 or more employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

U.S. warehouse clubs and superstores estimate 2.4 percent sales decrease for June

Warehouse clubs and superstores in June 2019 saw sales decrease 2.4 percent from the previous month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

Drugs and druggists' sundries wholesalers report 0.8 percent increase in July sales

Sales by drugs and druggists' sundries wholesalers in July were $60.6 billion, an increase of 0.8 percent from the revised June 2019 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Drugs and druggists' sundries wholesalers report 0.8 percent increase in July sales

Sales by drugs and druggists' sundries wholesalers in July were $60.6 billion, an increase of 0.8 percent from the revised June 2019 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

U.S. department stores, excluding discount department stores estimate 10 percent sales decrease for June

Department stores, excluding discount department stores in June 2019 saw sales decrease 10 percent from the previous month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

166 accommodation and food services businesses in Indiana have between 100 and 249 employees in 2016

There were 166 accommodation and food services businesses in Indiana that had between 100 and 249 employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.