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Passage of election consolidation – from the Capitol to the courthouse
Republicans who pushed for Senate Bill 1152 intending to spark a lawsuit over consolidated elections will likely get their wish.
New session, old story – cities, counties fend off Legislature’s reach
The League of Arizona Cities and Towns and the Arizona Association of Counties fended off a bonding plan that would have allowed the state’s three public universities to keep the sales taxes they ordinarily would have paid to the state, cities and counties.
Arizona businesses like Trump tax plan, not its chances in Congress
Arizona business leaders are cautiously optimistic about the tax reforms outlined in President Donald Trump’s fiscal year 2018 budget proposal, but not so optimistic about its chances of passage as currently drafted.
Properly analyzing tax policy – where to start the debate
The next few weeks will include much debate about President Trump’s economic plans with a primary focus on tax cuts. The typical question will be: “So, is this good?” The typical answer by policymakers and economists will be either “yes” or “no.” That’s it. Interview over. This doesn’t come close to the bare minimum discussion that is required. Here is my offering of where to sta[...]
Increase state revenues – no new taxes are required
Very likely far more dollars could be gained with improved tax enforcement, but adding corporate auditors is an obvious step. It’s a win-win for the state and those that already comply with the state’s tax laws.
Arizonans paid $11,264 in federal tax in 2016, below national average
After accounts are settled with Uncle Sam, the typical Arizonan will have sent $11,264 to the federal government, about 20 percent below the national average of $14,051, according to an economic policy think tank.
Cities will be stronger, more competitive under Ducey’s bonding plan for universities
I am convinced that Governor Ducey’s proposed plan for higher education provides our best option for creating the future we all want to share.
Robbing cities to pay universities not a viable option
It is not appropriate to target fellow government entities that rely on tax dollars to fund core government functions.
Lawmaker proposes tax help for big manufacturing firms
A Republican lawmaker has new proposal to cut taxes on manufacturing firms after his legislative bid to give computer chip maker Intel new ways to use millions of dollars in unused tax credits failed.
Ducey’s Prop. 301 conundrum: Public school champion or tax buster?
Gov. Doug Ducey wants to be seen as a champion of education, but his quest to infuse more money into schools is running head first into his other major goal: not raise taxes.
Arizona faces steepest Obamacare hike in U.S.; subsidies could curb pain
Arizona residents can expect to see the largest rate increases in the nation when open enrollment for Obamacare begins next week, but advocates say those increases should be offset by similarly large increases in tax credits for consumers.
Insurance premium tax revenues rose in September as corporate tax collections declined
Corporate income tax collections tumbled anew in September, as companies appear to have now caught on to the tax cuts enacted by lawmakers over the years.
