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Republican Lawmaker Introduces “No Tax On Concrete” Bill To Help Water Conservation
By Ethan Faverino | Arizona State Representative Chris Lopez (R-LD16) introduced House Bill 2826, which would exempt materials such as concrete, used in the improvement and maintenance of agricultural irrigation canals, from Arizona’s transaction privilege tax on...
Lawmaker Says C-PACE Program Would Boost Investment Without Raising Taxes
By Matthew Holloway | Arizona State Representative Chris Lopez (R-LD16) is leading legislation to establish a Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure (C-PACE) program in Arizona, aiming to expand private investment, modernize infrastructure, and support...
Rep. Biasiucci Introduces Legislation To Prohibit Local Taxes On Essential Food Items
By Ethan Faverino | Arizona State Representative Leo Biasiucci (R-LD30) has introduced House Bill 2839, bipartisan legislation that would prohibit cities and towns across Arizona from imposing transaction privilege taxes or similar local taxes on food items that are...
Congressional Republicans Report Inflation Holding Steady
By Staff Reporter | The Republican faction of Congress’ Joint Economic Committee (JEC) reported inflation as “hold[ing] steady” in its monthly update released last week. JEC Republicans reported in a press release accompanying the update that the Consumer...
Rep. Willoughby Proposes Summer Gas Tax Suspension In Maricopa, Pinal Counties
By Matthew Holloway | Arizona House Majority Whip Julie Willoughby (R-LD13) has introduced legislation to temporarily suspend the state gasoline tax in Maricopa and Pinal counties during the summer months, citing higher fuel costs tied to air-quality regulations....
December Retail Sales Jumped As 2025 Holiday Spending Hit Near-Record Levels
By Ethan Faverino | U.S. retail sales experienced healthy growth in December 2025, aligning holiday season results closely with its forecast for record consumer spending, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). “December Retail Monitor data saw a sharp...
Rep. Kupper Introduces Bill To Block Corporate Takeover Of Single-Family Homes
By Ethan Faverino | State Representative Nick Kupper (R-LD25) introduced House Bill 2325, also known as the Own Something and Be Happy Act. This legislative measure is designed to reduce the growing influence of large institutional investors in Arizona’s single-family...
Arizona Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Eliminate State Sales Tax On Utility Bills
By Ethan Faverino | State Representatives David Marshall (R-LD7) and Ralph Heap (R-LD10) introduced House Bill 2269, a measure to eliminate the state sales tax on electric and gas utility bills for Arizona residents and businesses. The proposed legislation would...
Arizona GOP Lawmakers Send $1.1 Billion Tax Relief Package To Hobbs’ Desk
By Matthew Holloway | Republican legislators have sent a $1.1 billion tax relief package to Gov. Katie Hobbs, escalating a high-stakes policy dispute over tax conformity as the state enters filing season. According to a statement released by House and Senate...
Arizona Lawmaker Introduces ‘No Tax On Troughs’ Bill Targeting Ranching Costs
By Matthew Holloway | Arizona State Representative Chris Lopez (R-LD16) introduced legislation aimed at reducing costs for ranchers and, ultimately, consumers at the grocery store. House Bill 2152, dubbed the “No Tax on Troughs” bill, would eliminate Arizona’s...
Arizona Employment Continued Year-Over-Year Growth In November 2025
By Ethan Faverino | The Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity released preliminary employment data for November 2025, showing that Arizona’s economy added 21,300 nonfarm jobs year-over-year on a not-seasonally adjusted (NSA) basis, representing a 0.6% increase...
Arizona GOP Lawmakers Unveil $1.1 Billion Tax Conformity Plan
By Matthew Holloway | Republican legislative leaders in Arizona introduced a tax conformity plan on last week, aimed at aligning the state’s tax code with recent federal tax reforms. The proposal, outlined in a joint press release from the Arizona State Legislature,...
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