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Hobbs negotiating with Republicans to craft deal to …

6/3/2023
PHOENIX — Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs is directly negotiating with Republican lawmakers who control the Arizona Legislature to try to craft a deal to ask Maricopa County voters to extend a half-cent sales tax that for nearly 40 years has paid for new freeways, bus routes and light rail transportation projects.

Maricopa County transportation sales tax extension …

2/13/2023
PHOENIX — State lawmakers are moving to wrest control of transportation planning from local officials to instead represent their own political philosophies.

Officials: Dark clouds in forecast for Peoria’s …

12/12/2022
With many economic indicators pointing to a downturn in the coming year, Peoria city officials are planning a conservative approach to the forthcoming budget process.

Maricopa County mayors sound off about governor’s …

7/22/2022
BUCKEYE — Buckeye Mayor Eric Orsborn often uses his comment time at the end of city council meetings for lighthearted or positive comments about recent events. That didn’t happen this …

Peoria budget reflects ‘robust economic growth’

5/6/2022
Recovering from the economic uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, Peoria has brought forth a proposed budget for the new fiscal year reflecting “robust economic growth,” officials said.

Pinal County transportation tax refunds possible, …

4/27/2022
Anyone who paid transportation sales taxes in Pinal County on purchases of less than $10,000 — sales taxes that were recently invalidated — may seek a refund, the Arizona Department of …

Arizona Supreme Court rejects Pinal County road tax

3/15/2022
A sales tax approved in 2017 by Pinal County voters — and that raised $80 million for transportation projects — has been struck down by the Arizona Supreme Court. “We were dealt …

Tempe sees sales tax revenue skyrocket as businesses …

12/10/2021
The city of Tempe is seeing a tremendous increase in sales tax revenue, which could mean a boost to city services in the coming year.

Peoria sees ‘remarkable growth’ in revenues during …

12/2/2021
The COVID-19 pandemic hit the country in numerous negative ways, but Peoria’s local economy actually netted some positives, gaining ground in sales tax revenues, housing and small business permits.

Queen Creek approves preliminary $487.2 million budget

5/12/2021
The Queen Creek town council has approved a $487.2 million budget for fiscal year 2021-2022 that includes $15 million in place holder funds for the purchase and design of parklands. The budget is …

Surprise revenues reverting to normal this fiscal year

3/2/2021
While the city, state and nation are nowhere near the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic, its associated fiscal chaos appears to be in retreat.

Arizona voters OK with sales tax increase for …

8/8/2019
By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services PHOENIX — A new statewide survey shows that a majority of voters are willing to hike sales taxes for education — but not by as much as some are …