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Governor’s Office doing ‘homework’ on jobless benefits extension
Arizonans whose enhanced jobless benefits ran out this week may get a chance for some additional cash.
Lawmakers must tackle state’s woeful unemployment insurance benefits
Federal government assistance is buffering Arizonans from the impact of skyrocketing unemployment, but that help is time limited.
Arizona pension system still best for public workers, taxpayers
Glaring headlines about Arizona’s public worker retirement system suggest that your typical retired teacher, firefighter or police officer is sipping margaritas on a beach somewhere enjoying a six-figure pension. Meanwhile the state’s pension funds are running out of money, leaving you, the taxpayer, stuck with the bill.
Report: Brewer plan could cut growing communities’ sales taxes
Gov. Jan Brewer’s plan to simplify Arizona’s sales tax system could undercut revenues for growing communities through changes in how construction materials are taxed, according to a report by the nonprofit Grand Canyon Institute.
