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Prop. 108 may not save cities from shared revenue punishment
The complex formula that provides Arizona cities with a portion of the state’s tax revenues is nominally protected by a provision in the state Constitution requiring a two-thirds vote for the Legislature to tamper with it.
Lawmakers worry they will be bit players in budget process
As Gov. Doug Ducey begins the push to approve his budget proposal, some lawmakers worry they once again may be left behind.
JLBC casts doubt on governor’s budget figures
The Governor’s Office and the Legislature’s budget research arm widely differ in their revenue and expenditure assumptions, a point of contention both sides will have to reconcile before a final spending plan is adopted.
Ducey unveils state spending plan
The bleeding is over and spending is inching back up under Gov. Doug Ducey’s proposed budget plan, but those who took steep budget cuts last year shouldn’t expect to get much of it back.
Advocates hope Ducey is serious about reducing prison population
Gov. Doug Ducey captured the attention of prisoner advocates when he revealed in the days before his Jan. 11 State of the State address that prison reform would be one of his legislative priorities in 2016.
Ducey lifts hiring freeze for Department of Water Resources
The state’s water department will get to hire more workers to help with the myriad water issues facing the state.
Ducey, lawmakers expect honeymoon to continue
After a year, even the best of couples tend to settle into a routine once the honeymoon period comes to an end. Few at the Capitol, however, are expecting Gov. Doug Ducey and the Republican-controlled Legislature to lose the magic they had last year.
Bill aims to eliminate unnecessary regulations, licenses
Gov. Doug Ducey called on lawmakers Jan. 11 to send him legislation allowing state agencies to wipe out unnecessary regulations that restrain job creation.
Here’s how to translate Ducey’s State of the State ‘spin’
There was so much hallucinogenic political spin in Governor Doug Ducey’s “State of the State” speech that it should have been labeled: “WARNING: This speech is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent much of anything.”
Ducey takes aim at California in State of the State speech
The governor took seven pot shots at Arizona’s most populous neighbor in his annual State of the State address. In contrast, Ducey’s speech included just one small mention of California last year.
Flagstaff mayor pushes back against Ducey’s minimum wage comments
The mayor of Flagstaff said Monday it would be wrong to penalize his city -- or any other -- if it decides to enact its own "living wage'' requirements.
Lyfting up AZ in the ride against Uber regulation
Consider it the annual tease: Ducey today unveiled his priorities for the year, but while he sprinkled his state of the state speech with some details, the public will have to wait until he releases his budget on Friday for more meat. He struck a hopeful note, saying Arizona is “on the rise,” and vowed to keep the state on that trajectory with lower taxes, reduced regulations and improved educ[...]
