Each week this year (with the exception of Thanksgiving and Christmas) we will examine the fiscal and economic health of one of the U.S. states. Our 19th state in this series is Arizona. Here are the top five (or more) things you need to know about the Grand Canyon State.

Cities around the country struggle against difficult housing and jobs markets while deficits rise.

Is breaking up hard? Yes, question answered. But not according to two researchers’ at the University of Arizona.

In preparation for Vice President Biden’s visit today to Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona to discuss the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (aka the “stimulus”) and Washington’s plan for the road ahead, below are some facts to consider.