The disparity created by the tax-credit program pales in comparison to the inequity driven by other loopholes in Arizona's school finance system.
K/12 Community College Finance
The Arizona Republic
Monday, January 5, 2015
Arizona Capitol Times
Monday, July 21, 2014
The NEA ranks Arizona 29th for school year 2012-13 in average salaries for K-12 “public school teachers.” The Capitol Times article incorrectly reported Arizona at 42nd. When controlling for per-capita personal income, Arizona’s ranking jumps to 14th in the nation.
CBS 5 Arizona
Friday, July 11, 2014
"The fallout associated with this is going to be dramatic under any scenario," said McCarthy. "Whether it's cuts to other state agencies that are certain to occur, or tax increases, or a combination of both, the money has to come from somewhere."
Arizona Republic
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Kevin McCarthy shares ATRA's concerns with proposed tax increases in light of the $430 million in unrestricted cash the MCCCD has in reserve.
Arizona Daily Star
Saturday, May 11, 2013
State education leaders have endorsed the proposed bond limit increase, while business and anti-tax groups oppose it. Kevin McCarthy, president of the Arizona Tax Research Association, said the bill would trigger legal challenges if it is signed into law.
The Arizona Republic
Saturday, November 3, 2001
Arizona Tax Research understood that Students FIRST allowed school districts to continue to accumulate bonded debt. up to another $2.5 billion.