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Ducey says tax cuts remain an option despite state’s school funding woes
Gov. Doug Ducey said Tuesday he won’t take another round of tax cuts off the table even as Arizona schools struggle to recover the hundreds of millions of dollars in state aid they lost during the recession.
If things were better, it would be worse
Some lawmakers are kicking around the possibility of delaying the implementation of the phased-in tax cuts that were part of the 2011 Arizona Competitiveness Package. But thanks to the sluggish economy, the fiscal impact of those cuts is smaller than JLBC anticipated when the bill was passed.
Pending tax cuts scrutinized as debt rises
Three factors have consistently been cited as big contributors to the estimated $1 billion deficit the state will face in fiscal year 2016 and some lawmakers are urging action on the one they actually control — tax cuts from a three year-old economic stimulus bill.
New guv’s first crisis: Dealing with school funding while trying to cut taxes
The tax-cutting stance embraced by several candidates for governor is heading straight into a collision course with the reality of a judge’s ruling on school funding.
Income tax cuts emerge as key issue in AZ GOP gubernatorial race
Depending on who wins the Republican primary in the hotly contested governor’s race, Arizona may see some major cuts, even the outright elimination, in income taxes.
Jan Brewer: German firms ‘impressed’ by Arizona tax cuts, solar opportunities
Gov. Jan Brewer said she met with representatives of 30 technology companies in Munich that have a “keen interest” in Arizona and is hoping that a trade delegation to France and Germany will bear fruit when those companies are ready to expand into the United States.
Key lawmakers scaling back tax cut measure to avoid veto
An ambitious economic development bill meant to be a follow-up to the 2011 Arizona Competitiveness Package will jettison some of its more contentious provisions due to the Ninth Floor’s concerns that it will cost too much money.
But lawmakers and business groups pushing the bill say they’re optimistic that an agreement will be reached with Gov. Jan Brewer to cut state taxes on capital g[...]
Business group to focus on regulatory, tort, tax reform
With old battles settled, business advocates are turning their attention to some of the more “niche” issues for the business community during the 2012 legislative session.
Business tax-reform champions say measure might finally have a chance
Advocates of an ill-fated tax cut proposal meant to spur small- business growth believe they’ve finally found the key to overcoming longstanding opposition and are rounding up early support to head off any problems as they prepare for the 2012 legislative session.
Brewer vetoes tax bill over budget concerns
The slow-and-steady approach that Gov. Jan Brewer has taken to tax cuts and incentives led her to veto a bill meant to ease the burden of corporate income taxes.
Bigger rebates may not ease some homeowners’ pain
The delicate balancing act involved in changing Arizona’s property tax structure will leave some homeowners paying higher property taxes.
Schools worry about property tax cuts thinning financial safety net
When the property-tax cuts in the jobs bill go into effect, the financial safety net school districts use may get significantly thinner. And the property tax cuts will be especially problematic for districts that already have reached or exceeded their bonding limits.
