Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!
Column Published in syndication January 25, 2023The 2022 employment numbers have just been released, and Texas set the pace by a significant margin. Over the year, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 42 states and was essentially unchanged in eight plus the District of Columbia according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Texas gained 650,100 net new jobs, while California rose 621,400 and Florida was up 440,000. The largest percentage increase also occurred in Texas (+5.0%), followed by Florida (+4.8%), and Oregon (+4.2%).
Here We Go Again!
Column Published in syndication January 18, 2023Congress should fix the debt ceiling once and for all--but it won't!
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- debt ceiling,
- national debt
30,000,000 Texans
Column Published in syndication January 11, 2023The Texas population now tops 30 million according to recent estimates from the US Census Bureau. In fact, the state added 470,708 people (measured from July 2021 to July 2022), the largest-gaining state in the nation. Growth in Texas last year was fueled by gains from all three components: net domestic migration (230,961), net international migration (118,614), and natural increase (118,159). That's a lot of new Texans (almost 1,300 every day)!
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- growth,
- population,
- Texas
Why are so many people moving to Texas?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on January 11, 2023Dr. Perryman reacts to recent U-Haul numbers and talks through some of the reasons for people to move to the state.
How is Texas' gross product growth number so high?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on January 10, 2023Dr. Perryman explains the state's strengths in the oil and gas industry contribute to high gross product growth.
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- gross product,
- oil and gas,
- Texas
2023
Column Published in syndication January 04, 2023As we ease into a new year, uncertainty is high and there are challenges aplenty. Everywhere you look, somebody else is predicting a recession. Nonetheless, there are signals of improvement in key factors shaping potential economic growth. Let's look at a few to keep an eye on in 2023.
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- 2023,
- inflation,
- worker shortage
Why is there a worker shortage?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on January 09, 2023Dr. Perryman speaks on the demographic factors creating such a tight job market and how to approach this problem.
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- job market,
- labor shortage
What is the status of the Texas power grid?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on January 06, 2023Dr. Perryman explains a key fault in the grid and the need to set up a capacity market in Texas.
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- power grid,
- Texas
Why is air traffic critical to the economy?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on January 05, 2023Dr. Perryman highlights the importance of the air traffic industry and the complexity therein.
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- airlines,
- air traffic
How strong were retail sales for the 2022 holiday season?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on January 04, 2023Dr. Perryman describes how stores were able to experience a good sales season despite various economic headwinds.
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- holiday sales,
- retail sales