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Economic Report: Household Incomes Rise; Fewer Families Live in Poverty

In 2015, household income grew at the fastest rate on record, the poverty rate fell faster than at any point since 1968, and the uninsured rate continued to fall.

Sep. 16, 2016

Economic Report: Pensacola Residents Have Reasons to Be Optimistic About Economy

While perceptions have changed, the reality is that the area is still poised for growth.

Sep. 09, 2016

Pensacola Area Sees Fewer Business ‘Births’ During Latest Recovery

Historical data shows us Santa Rosa County has fared better than Escambia County during periods of economic recovery.

Aug. 31, 2016

Economic Report: New Study Finds Little Confidence in Fed’s Long Range Plans

Dr. Rick Harper talks about the Fed’s data-driven strategies when it comes to their strategic plan and decision to raise interest rates.

Aug. 26, 2016

UWF Haas Center to Study Voting Process in Escambia County

The study will assess the ease and efficiency of the voting process and the voters’ knowledge of voting options, locations and other general election information.

Aug. 24, 2016

Time Management, Other Tools Help Freshmen Make Smooth Transition from High School to College, Experts Say

Overcoming the challenge can present difficulty, and expectations in college classes can be overwhelming.

Aug. 22, 2016

Economic Report: Housing Starts Rise in July

U.S. housing starts jumped 2.1 percent in July, far exceeding projections. In this week’s “Economic Report,” Dr. Rick Harper talks about what the most recent housing numbers mean for the gross domestic product outlook.

Aug. 19, 2016

Some of UWF’s Most Popular Degree Programs Also Most Lucrative

Each of the top 25 degree programs at the University of West Florida is ranked by its graduates’ annualized wages and the percent of them employed full time within the state.

Aug. 17, 2016

Economic Report: Jobs Numbers Rise Unexpectedly

The monthly job report from the U.S. Department of Labor exceeded expectations, with 255,000 new jobs added on estimates of just 180,000 expected.

Aug. 12, 2016

Economic Report: Another Month of Strong Job Growth

The ADP Research Institute’s job report for July was released this week and showed strong growth yet again for the month.

Aug. 05, 2016

Tobacco is a Dirty Habit We’re Not Quite Ready to Kick

County-level reports of smoking habits from 2002-13 consistently show that residents of Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties are 20-40 percent more likely to smoke tobacco than individuals from other parts of the state.

Aug. 03, 2016

Economic Report: Fed Holds Interest Rates Again

Weighing the most recent economic indicators, the Federal Reserve opted once again to not raise interest rates.

Jul. 29, 2016

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