The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics issued its latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) summary on Tuesday, which found that the rate of inflation over the last 12 months for the West Region, including Arizona, stands at 7.1%, effectively reporting inflation is still significantly present in the economy. In the last year, food costs have risen by 9.9%, energy costs have increased by 14.7% and core inflation, or all items less food and energy, have increased by 6.0%.
The ninth highest not-for-profit executive’s highest salary in Arizona was paid by Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation, according to Non-Profit Light.
There were 78 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Arizona in the week ending Dec. 3, making up five% of total deaths by all causes in Arizona.
There were 71 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Arizona in the week ending Dec. 10, 2022, making up 4.8% of total deaths by all causes in Arizona.
There were 83 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Arizona in the week ending Dec. 10, 2022, making up 5.6% of total deaths by all causes in Arizona.
There were 65 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Arizona in the week ending Dec. 10, 2022, making up 4.4% of total deaths by all causes in Arizona.
There were 107 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Arizona in the week ending Dec. 3, making up 6.9% of total deaths by all causes in Arizona.