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Reject airline handout in inflation reduction bill
Included in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is yet another airline handout that will increase the cost of everyday goods for all Arizona families as prices continue to soar due to all-time high inflation.
Inflation, gas prices strain residents
The Phoenix area posted one of the nation’s highest inflation rates over the past year at 12.3%, compared to a national rate of 9.1% that was itself the sharpest rise in more than 40 years.
Governor vetoes transportation tax extension, draws criticism
Gov. Doug Ducey killed a huge tax extension on Wednesday that many Republicans have been pushing for months, angering politicians and lobbyists across the state.
Fix inflation, don’t pass big spending bills
As an Arizona business owner, I have a responsibility to my employees and to our customers to step up and say something. Even as the White House mistakenly continues to push the same tax and spend agenda, it is my hope that our Senators Krysten Sinema and Mark Kelly reject these massive new spending proposals and listen to their constituents instead.
Inflation, rising energy costs could squeeze families
Americans have their hands full right now. The COVID pandemic has made a major resurgence. And at the same time, inflation just hit 7 percent—the highest rate in 40 years. ... […]
Inflation drives minimum wage raise
Workers at the bottom of the Arizona wage scale appear to be in line for a pay hike of $26 a week.
Brnovich files appeal in tuition dispute with regents
Attorney General Mark Brnovich wants the Court of Appeals to rule he has the right to sue the Board of Regents over what he claims is illegally high university tuition, arguing that he has a constitutional right and obligation to protect taxpayer funds.
Republican lawmakers insist on bigger, more immediate pay hike for teachers
Republican lawmakers are working to line up the votes for a budget deal that would give teachers more than the 0.4 percent raise offered in January by Gov. Doug Ducey.
Group preparing ballot measure to limit university tuition increases
A group of parents and current and former students is taking the first steps to curb future tuition increases at state universities.
Bump in state revenues could be offset by new law
The state’s ending balance in fiscal 2016 could be better than the Legislature predicted when it adopted a budget in March, unless Gov. Doug Ducey signs a bill conforming state business taxes to the federal standards.
Ducey signs income tax bill
Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation to permanently index Arizona’s income tax rates to inflation, a top priority he laid out in his first State of the State address.
Analysis shows state could face big deficit in wake of school inflation ruling
A state budget analysis shows that Friday’s decision on school inflationary funding by Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Katherine Cooper could send the state into a severe fiscal jam at a time when revenue collections are falling short of expectations.
