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Brewer budget plan a tenuous proposition
Capitol Quotes 12/25
“It appears to be a flagrant abuse of power.” – Felecia Rotellini, Democrat candidate for attorney general, on Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas’ decision to file a federal lawsuit that...
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Cronkite/Eight Poll: Most Arizonans optimistic about economy
Most Arizonans think the economy will get better next year, according to a Cronkite/Eight Poll released Nov. 24. Fifty-four percent of those polled said their own economic situation will be...
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Report ranks Arizona ninth nationally in state, local reliance on sales taxes
Arizona ranks ninth nationally in its reliance on sales taxes to fund its state and local governments, according to a report by a nonpartisan tax research organization. The Washington, D.C.-based...
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Arizona needs a more diversified economy to avoid future plunges
The worst economic recession since the Great Depression has hit a three-state area known for its population growth – Arizona, Nevada and southern California – harder than the rest of...
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Wanted: new revenue
Lawmakers will be facing quite the conundrum in 2010 – how to raise more revenue for the cash-strapped state without raising taxes. The Republican-led Legislature stymied attempts by Gov. Jan...
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States’ fiscal problems have never been worse
Billion-dollar deficits to plague Ariz. through 2013
Most states are swimming in red ink, but Arizona is on the verge of drowning in it. Federal stimulus dollars intended to prop up government revenues and help states weather...
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Signs suggest state’s construction troubles could be easing
Across the nation, there are cautious signs that the construction and real estate markets might be improving. Construction spending rose this summer and residential building increased, providing some sense that...
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The cost of AZ’s budget crisis: 1,450 full-time state workers
Arizona’s budget calamity cost at least 1,450 state workers their jobs last fiscal year, but the shedding of public employees is minor compared to losses endured by the private sector...
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Forecast: Arizona will lose tens of thousands of jobs before recovery
A state forecast predicts that Arizona will lose tens of thousands of jobs in construction, trade and professional and business services for 2009 and 2010. Overall, the state can expect...