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ATRA in the News
ATRA in the News: 2011
ATRA in the News: 2011
Education Finance
Colleges decry budget cuts, sit atop $320M in cash
Déjà vu: Brewer expresses possible support for another K-12 tax hike
SW Valley school districts seek OK for overrides, bond issues
Maricopa County Community College District to consider 3% property-tax hike
Pinal college increases tax rate to balance budget
Career programs take budget hit
Pledge to save education as Brewer plans big cuts
Miscellaneous
Surprise, El Mirage to extend holiday off time to employees
Meet Steve Pierce, the new Senate leader
Lack of Internet sales tax pits small retailers vs. online giants
Municipal and County Government
Tax research group asks about county budget
Property Tax
Medicare reform a good Rx
Business group trying to veto-proof its tax-break bill
Taxes in Arizona: An enhanced view
Most Maricopa County homeowners to receive property-tax cut
Why is Pima County's tax rate nearly three times Maricopa's?
Arizona benefits as Internet sales-tax issue is debated
Group reports drop in Arizona property valuations
Bigger rebates may not ease some homeowners’ pain
Advocates: Easing business personal property tax will spur investments in Arizona
2011: Phoenix beer distributor to move business - and 455 employees - to west Mesa
Tax Reform
Arizona must reform its sales-tax code
Pension Reform
Glendale HR chief got pay raise, bonus