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Sales tax referral fails in Senate Rules
The Senate Rules Committee has voted down a measure that would allow voters to decide whether to increase the state sales tax by 1 cent, while passing all 11 other budget bills.
Tax hike a tough sell; Dems may enter picture
The budget deal that legislative and Gov. Jan Brewer reached earlier remains a tough sell, as the Senate adjourned on June 27 without advancing the agreement.
Budget detailed, vote expected
The budget deal Republican lawmakers struck with the governor on June 26 includes $630 million in cuts, a dramatic change to a flat income tax system and a provision that will let voters decide this fall if a temporary sales tax increase should be used to bridge future deficits.
Burns confirms deal includes flat income tax
The budget deal struck between legislative leaders and the governor includes a proposal to send a referral to the ballot for a sales-tax hike as well as a plan to... […]
Source: Deal hinges on two-part tax plan
The budget deal between lawmakers and the governor hinges on a plan to flatten the individual income tax rate, a highly-placed source told the Arizona Capitol Times on condition of anonymity.... […]
