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Arizona education funding debate heads to November ballot
Key Points: Arizona voters may decide in November on increasing teacher pay Senate measure requires 60 cents of every dollar spent on instruction Arizona schools face a separate debate on […]
Lawmaker proposes 30 new seats for the Arizona House
Key Points: Sen. J.D. Mesnard proposes adding 30 more to the state House Current system has two representatives for each of the 30 legislative districts Mesnard’s plan would delay changes […]
Pinal County residents could receive a $300 check if this measure passes
Key Points:Â Pinal County residents may get $300 check from state Senate Finance Committee votes to divide up sales tax funds Eligible residents may receive $300 checks starting October 15, […]
When Washington cuts taxes for billionaires, Arizona pays the price
Funding for education and roads in Arizona is always under threat, and now Republicans in Congress have made revenue problems even worse for states like Arizona by passing the federal […]
Court ruling: Cities can’t enforce prevailing wage on government contracts
Key Points:Â Arizona Court of Appeals rules against prevailing wages That means cities cannot require out-of-state companies to pay local minimum wages The court says voters’ approval of minimum wage […]
Arizona bill would enshrine right to refuse medical mandates in state constitution
Key Points: Arizona voters may decide on a “right to refuse medical mandates” constitutional amendment The amendment would prevent the government from mandating medical products or treatments Arizona’s vaccination rates […]
Arizona First policies are delivering results
When President Trump delivers his State of the Union address, he will highlight measurable shifts in public opinion on the issues voters say matter most.   In the last thirteen months, 372 miles of the […]
Competing measures on early voting could wind up on the November ballot
Key Points: A ballot proposal would confirm voting by mail in the state Constitution A GOP lawmaker wants control over early voting to remain within the Legislature   Because of early […]
It actually is as easy as 1-2-3
It’s often said that good policy is also good politics, and that’s especially true when it comes to education funding in Arizona. Proposition 123, which distributes over $300 million annually […]
GOP looks to bypass governor’s veto on Florida-style elections
Key Points: Republican measure would reform Arizona election law after Florida Democrats say it would make it more difficult for some voters Measure would go to the ballot, avoiding a […]
Kevin McCarthy: An oracle of Arizona’s tax code
As lawmakers at the state Capitol grapple with conforming to new federal tax code, Arizona Tax Research Association President Kevin McCarthy sat down with the Arizona Capitol Times to discuss […]
Poll: Arizonans support clean energy to improve health, air quality and keep bills affordable
Every year, the American Lung Association surveys Arizona voters about the air we breathe, the energy we use, and the future we want for our state. This year’s results could […]
