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Deal-closing cash awarded to Mesa company
The medical technology company Ulthera will be the third business in Arizona to receive an award from the state’s $25 million deal-closing fund.
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In July, Gov. Jan Brewer celebrated the announcement that Amazon.com was planning to open a new distribution center in the state, calling the move proof that Arizona is open for business.
Now, lawmakers are telling Amazon that since they have distribution centers here, they should be required to collect and pay sales tax to the state.
The mixed message is the latest chapter i[...]
Panel picks new state ombudsman favored by governor
A committee charged with selecting the next state ombudsman finally made its decision, but not before the process became so mired in politics that it left a sour taste in the mouths of some of the panel’s members.
Salmon wins Senate Republicans’ endorsements
Matt Salmon has won the endorsement of the entire Arizona Senate Republican leadership team and a majority of the Senate’s GOP caucus, even though his opponent was serving at the Legislature with them less than a year ago.
Lawmakers, retailers pushing online sales tax
Shoppers who dodge sales taxes by turning to the Internet may see their options begin to narrow if a measure in the Arizona Senate becomes law.
Referendum would raise the bar on raising taxes
If a proposed constitutional amendment wins voter approval this fall, the threshold for raising taxes at all levels of government in the state will be made significantly higher and could make it nearly impossible for tax increases or extensions to ever occur.
Ash’s quip stokes criticism; Dem says it’s ‘unjust’
A tongue-in-cheek comment has landed one Arizona lawmaker some bad press – and some misdirected support.
Rep. Cecil Ash, R-Mesa, thought he was making a joke to lighten the tense mood when he spoke up during Monday’s floor session.
Bundgaard ally eyes House seat in 2012 election
One of former Sen. Scott Bundgaard’s most loyal allies filed paperwork last week to run for the state House of Represenatives.
Adams trails opponent in fundraising last quarter
Former House Speaker Kirk Adams raised $52,425 in the fourth quarter of 2011, about $100,000 less than his primary opponent, former Congressman Matt Salmon, raked in.
Schweikert supporting Salmon in congressional race
Congressman David Schweikert has endorsed his former colleague Matt Salmon in the race to replace U.S. Rep. Jeff Flake.
Bills to lower capital gains tax moving forward
Three bills to eliminate or reduce the capital gains tax cleared a House committee today, despite objections from Democrats that a reduction would be too costly for the state.
Salmon hauls in $470K in 2011
Former Congressman Matt Salmon raised $152,514 during the last quarter of 2011, bringing his total haul to $470,439 for the year.
