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Katie Hobbs’ Claim That She Won’t Raise Taxes Is a Bold-Faced Lie
During her time in the state legislature, Katie Hobbs regularly opposed tax cuts for families while making it a habit to support multiple tax hikes.
Arizonans Should Protect Their Wallets and Our State’s Economy by Voting Yes on Prop 132
Allowing 51% of the population to vote to tax the other 49% is wrong. And even if today’s tax increase doesn’t affect you, tomorrow’s most certainly will.
Senator Sinema Should Stand with the People of Arizona and Reject the Inflation Reduction Act
The bill pushes Green New Deal policies, government-run health care, expansion of the IRS, and more. But that’s not even the worst part.
Arizona’s Movie Tax Credit Bill Is a Major Loss for Taxpayers
In the midst of historic inflation and a struggling economy, our lawmakers decided it was a good idea to send your money to woke Hollywood.
Transit Tax Increase Earned a Well-Deserved Veto
Governor Ducey made the right decision vetoing the Maricopa County transportation sales tax increase, but it never should have gotten to his desk.
Arizona’s State Budget Proves That MAG’s Proposed $70 Billion ‘Momentum’ Plan Is a Complete Failure
HB2685/SB1356 spends very little on freeways, and instead diverts most of the money to light rail, street trollies, bike paths, trails, and more.
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.