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Big Beautiful Bill risks deepening inequality while promising growth
The “One Big Beautiful Bill” (H.R. 1, 119th Congress) is being promoted as a pro-growth, pro-worker initiative. But for many Arizonans, especially working families, the bill’s sweeping changes could deepen […]
Church leaders urge Congress to retain solar tax credit
Scripture teaches us that we have a responsibility to care for all of God’s creation. As faith leaders in Arizona, we have a duty to lead our congregations, but also […]
Low income housing credit left out of bipartisan budget deal
Key Points: Tax credit provides incentives to create affordable housing Recent budget fails to fund tax credit Loss of program could exacerbate homelessness, stunt development Gov. Katie Hobbs and Arizona […]
Congressional action counter to the ‘America-First’ energy agenda
Working as a solar developer and contractor in our country’s sunniest state seems like a no-brainer, fool-proof small business model, and I’m grateful for the pro-business environment we foster in […]
Hobbs takes credit for family tax rebate despite not wanting it in budget
Gov. Katie Hobbs is claiming credit for a $260 million tax rebate to families that she didn't want in the budget. And she is doing so even though the law sending up to $750 back to Arizona taxpayers was crafted in a way designed to preclude her from doing so.
Gress wants to expand tax credits to cover time woman is pregnant
Matt Gress, a first-term Republican representative from Phoenix, wants to expand state law providing for a tax credit for children to also include the number of months a woman was pregnant.
Tax credit headline missed the forest through the trees
A recent article headline published in the Arizona Capitol Times unfairly mischaracterized SB1108 – Senator Wendy Rogers’ income tax credit bill for businesses located in municipalities like Flagstaff and Tucson with higher wage mandates than the state wage mandate. The headline purports those cities to whom the bill would apply stand to lose. We disagree.
Hiring people with disabilities is good for business, good for Arizona
People with disabilities have long been underrepresented or excluded from the workforce based on employers’ low expectations and prejudiced bias about abilities. As CEO of an Arizona-based organization that promotes opportunity and inclusion for individuals with intellectual disabilities, I can tell you that things are looking up, but there is still more to do.
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.
Tax credit program answers need for affordable housing
Our housing market needs solutions right now. Low income housing tax credit program is ready to go, and we know it works. Let’s hope the Legislature and Gov. Ducey agree and vote to get it done.
Supreme Court cements Arizona school tax credit
A new U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing state funds to be used for parochial school scholarships in Montana cements in place a system that has existed here for years, all […]
Senate President willing to consider cap on school tax credits
The architect of an ever-increasing siphoning off of state tax revenues to help send students to private and parochial schools said Thursday he's now willing to consider a cap -- now that the diversion has topped $74 million a year.
