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A Gas Tax Holiday Is a Gimmicky Talking Point with No Real Long-Term Benefit
Temporarily suspending an 18 cents per gallon tax for a few months will provide little relief at the pump and only cause a cost shift.
Red4ED Is One of the Most Expensive Failures in Arizona Political History
Defeating this multiyear assault on Arizona was a huge win for taxpayers, job creators, and the future prosperity of our state
Proposed Earned Income Tax Credit Is a Trojan Horse for Universal Basic Income
Instead of passing good tax policy, some legislators want to dole out taxpayer dollars to their special interest friends, or to individuals in straight welfare.
A New Sales Tax for Fire Districts Is Unfair and Unnecessary
The last thing Arizonans need is a sales tax increase. But now, state lawmakers are proposing a referral to put a tax hike on the ballot to fund fire districts.
Biden’s Billionaire Minimum Income Tax Is a Dangerous Slippery Slope
The proposal would put a tax on unrealized gains, completely overhauling the current tax code. And the idea is quickly gaining ground with most Democrats.
Prop 208 Is Dead but the Fight Against Red4ED Is Not Over Yet
After the Supreme Court struck down their unconstitutional tax hike, they moved to target the $1.8 billion tax cut for all Arizonans.
Supreme Court Ruling Against Pinal County Transportation Tax Is a Big Win for Taxpayers
We tried to warn them. But Pinal County officials decided to move forward with their illegal and unconstitutional transportation tax anyway.
Arizona Lawmakers Want to Send Your Hard-Earned Tax Dollars to Woke Hollywood
SB1708, sponsored by Senator David Gowan, provides a tax credit for a percentage of movie production costs. And the worst part is—it’s refundable.
Republican Lawmakers Want to Throw a Measure on the November Ballot That Would Increase Democrat Turnout
SB1356 is a tax increase that follows the expiring Proposition 400. The plan itself is a complete boondoggle, but one part of this bill is a total disaster.
The Evidence Shows That Arizona Is Funding Education at Historic Levels
The actual amount spent on education in Fiscal Year 2022 is $16.2 billion, or $3.4 billion more than the entire state budget.
These Critical Court Battles Could Have Huge Implications for Your Freedoms
Given the plethora of lawsuits, it is difficult for even the most informed citizen to keep track. That’s why the Club has compiled this litigation update.
Campaign Finance Report Shows Referendum Against Tax Cuts Was Purchased by Out-of-State Special Interest Groups
Invest in Arizona wants you to believe that they ran a grassroots campaign. But that notion is absurd. And you don’t need to look very far to find out.