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City officials warn proposed tax freeze could jeopardize water projects
Key highlights: Arizona lawmaker proposes four-year moratorium on tax and fee hikes for cities and towns City officials across the state say the freeze would limit their ability to meet […]
Arizona GOP reject Trump-backed housing proposal
Key Points: A Democratic attempt to limit the number of homes corporations can buy failed on the House floor The proposal is similar to a policy that President Donald Trump […]
Arizona leaders struggle to find compromise on rising energy costs
Key Points: Energy bill affordability is top of mind for Arizona leaders Republicans and Democrats in the Legislature disagree on how to lower costs Gov. Katie Hobbs is unlikely to […]
Proposals would ban cities from raising utility taxes for 4 years
Key Points: GOP bill would pause the ability for cities and towns to raise taxes or utility fees until June 30, 2030 The measure could go to voters on the […]
Governor awaits second GOP tax cut plan
Key Points Arizona officials are negotiating new tax regulations The governor, having vetoed one GOP tax plan, wants to know how to pay for cuts Failure to conform with federal […]
Fund for elderly homeowners sparks feud between County Treasurer Hoskins and state Rep. Olson
A war of accusations has erupted between Maricopa County Treasurer Charles “Hos” Hoskins and Rep. Justin Olson over funding for a property tax credit for low-income, elderly homeowners.
Pima County claims governor, legislators illegally shifted state costs to counties
Denied a hearing by the Arizona Supreme Court, Pima County will soon take its legal challenge over a budget provision regarding the 1 percent property tax cap to Maricopa County.
Educators say legislative budget error could cost district charter schools millions
When lawmakers approved the state budget in March, they accidentally left out one key part. Because of the omission, several longstanding district-sponsored charter schools – public schools that have reorganized as charter schools to capture more state funding – will be on the hook for tens of millions of dollars in back payments.
Brewer unveils personnel plan
Rep. Justin Olson introduced Gov. Jan Brewer’s personnel plan Tuesday, just in time for the 275-page bill to be heard in committee on Thursday.
