New Democratic budget calls for sales tax on services
Consumers and homeowners would pay higher taxes under a new budget proposal from legislative Democrats, but they say it will protect middle-class families more than Republican proposals and will stabilize future state revenues.
Lawmakers clearing way for rural hospital districts’ special elections
The Senate has suspended rules to fast-track passage of legislation that would allow two rural hospital districts to hold special elections before June 30 in an effort to continue a property tax that pays for ongoing operations.
Expecting the exodus: AZ’s attempt to lure California businesses east
Picture a horde of California’s most successful business owners standing on the western bank of the Colorado River, peering longingly across the water. For years they’ve run their offices and factories in the Golden State, but high taxes and burdensome regulations have taken their toll.
Budget document to include $700M in cuts, no tax increase
Republican leaders are expected to unveil a budget proposal today that would close the state deficit without raising taxes and without borrowing hundreds of millions of dollars.