ECONOMY
Lawmakers Propose Ballot Measure To Double Their Pay
By Jonathan Eberle | Arizona lawmakers are facing mounting backlash over a proposed pay raise bill that would increase the salaries of state legislators by a significant margin. Senate Concurrent Resolution 1003, introduced in the Arizona State Senate, seeks to boost...
Tucson Voters Resoundingly Reject $80 Million Annual Tax Increase
By Matthew Holloway | In a dramatic defeat for the proponents of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), along with other various apparatus of leftist governance, Tucson voters struck down the proposed Safe & Vibrant City ballot measure on Tuesday. The measure...
Arizona Leader Celebrates As TSMC Announces Plans To Invest Billions In Arizona
By Matthew Holloway | Arizona Congressman Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ8) issued a statement following the announcement by President Donald Trump of a pivotal deal with TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.) to bring $100 billion in investment for chip manufacturing plants...
Arizona Corporation Commission Warns Against New Fraud Targeting Cryptocurrency ATMs
By Matthew Holloway | The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) is urging caution from the public in the use of Crypto ATMs with a warning that they are being utilized to facilitate cryptocurrency scams in a bigger way “than ever before.” Reporting from the FBI has...
Arizona House Passes Bill To Keep Cash In Circulation
By Daniel Stefanski | A proposal to help keep cash in circulation is moving on in the Arizona Legislature. Earlier this week, the Arizona House of Representatives approved HB 2683 “to ensure that businesses with a physical presence in Arizona must accept cash for...
Arizona Congressmen Co-Sponsor Bill To End Double Taxation On Social Security
By Matthew Holloway | Congressman Abraham Hamadeh (R-AZ8) has joined Arizona Reps. Andy Biggs (R-AZ5) and Paul Gosar (R-AZ9) in co-sponsoring the Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act, H.R. 1040, which was introduced earlier this month by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY). If...
Weninger Calls For An End To Swipe Fees Applied To Sales Tax
By Matthew Holloway | Arizona State Rep. Jeff Weninger (R-LD13) has targeted the hidden fees—also known as interchange fees—which are imposed by credit card companies every time a card is used for payment. These fees are charged on every transaction and can range from...
Phoenix EV Manufacturer Files For Bankruptcy; Arizona Gave Them Millions In Incentives
By Staff Reporter | The Phoenix-based Nikola Corporation filed for bankruptcy this week — Arizona gave millions in incentives and tax credits to the company over the past five years. Nikola develops electric- and hydrogen-powered vehicles. The company’s bankruptcy...
Bill To Protect Arizonans From Tax Hikes Clears Arizona Senate
By Daniel Stefanski | A bill to keep unwelcome tax increases away from unsuspecting Arizona taxpayers cleared its first body of the state legislature. On Monday, the Arizona Senate passed SB 1013 with a 17-12 vote. One Democrat member of the chamber, Senator Burch,...
Rep. Weninger Introduces Bill To Create Dedicated Funding For DBacks’ Stadium
By Daniel Stefanski | An Arizona lawmaker has introduced a bill to solve the murky funding situation with the stadium of the hometown professional baseball franchise. Last week, State Representative Jeff Weninger filed HB 2704 to “create a dedicated funding source...
Arizona Legislature Fast-Tracking Bill To Exempt Taxes On Tips
By Daniel Stefanski | The State of Arizona is fast-tracking a tax reduction policy through the legislature that became a staple of President Donald J. Trump’s campaign platform over the past year. This week, the Arizona House of Representatives Committee on Ways and...
Hobbs’ Budget Proposal Supported By Democrat Lawmakers
By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona Democrats are standing behind a budget proposal from the state’s governor. Late last week, Governor Katie Hobbs released her budget for Fiscal Year 2026 for the State of Arizona. Hobbs, a Democrat, championed her priorities of...
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