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AC Marriott in Tucson

GPLETs, Tax Breaks & Annexations on Sept. 17 Tucson Mayor & Council Agendas

September 13, 2019September 13, 2019 by Pamela Powers Hannley

Tax breaks for economic development were hotly debated during the recent Democratic Primary for Mayor, and they continue to be a really hot topic for many Tucson voters. Recently, I had a two-hour meeting with a Tucson woman who is hopping mad about the GPLETs (Government Property Lease Excise Tax) that are being used to … Read more

Arizona House Appropriations Committee

#AZ Republican Budget Cuts Taxes by $386 Mil & Shortchanges K-12 (video)

May 23, 2019 by Pamela Powers Hannley

One of the prevailing messages from the grassroots in 2018 was: no more tax giveaways until the schools are fully funded. Republicans didn’t get that message. They also didn’t get the Invest In Ed message that we — the people– think the rich could pay more in taxes to help fund education. The Republican budget … Read more

Arizona Capitol

What’s the News on the #AZ Budget? Check Out Video & Town Hall

May 8, 2019 by Pamela Powers Hannley

Many constituents have asked me where the budget is and what’s going on– after all, it is May. On the budget, the status quo of the past month still exists. All of the budget action continues to be behind closed doors, among a closed group of Republicans. In addition to the Democrats, there are a … Read more

Corporate Welfare

What about Schools? #AZ Republicans Wrangle Over How to Give Away Your Taxes (video)

March 25, 2019 by Pamela Powers Hannley

In January, the Arizona Legislature went back to work with roughly $1 billion in extra cash: $900 million in one-time funds, $200 million in the structural budget, and ~$150 million if Arizona complies with the federal tax changes. This was in sharp contrast to the past decade when many Legislative sessions faced multi-million-dollar budget cuts … Read more

HB2523 lower minimum wage

#AZLeg Votes on Tax Cuts, Term Limits, Minimum Wage, & Childcare

August 27, 2020March 9, 2019 by Pamela Powers Hannley

The Arizona House has been moving slowly this session. The Republican leadership has been cautious and strategic regarding when the House votes. With the 29D-31R split in the chamber, Speaker Rusty Bowers needs all 31 of his members sitting in their chairs during the final “Third Read” votes on ideological bills such as lowering the … Read more

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