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ATRA Supports Prop 123, State Trust Land Distributions to K-12 Schools
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ATRA in the News
ATRA in the News: 2020
ATRA in the News: 2020
Municipal and County Government
Local government wouldn't dream of raising taxes during a pandemic. Or would it?
Property Tax
Arizona Tax Group Pushing For 'Right Sized' Business Property Tax In 2020
State Budget
Arizona’s post-pandemic economic recovery forecast
K/12 Community College Finance
Prop 208 offers small rewards to teachers in exchange for a big gamble on state economy
After two years, measure taxing the wealthy to fund education is on the ballot
Despite claims of pro-Prop. 208 campaign, small businesses must still pay income taxes
Pro-tax-increase ad campaign swings and misses
Prop. 208 won't deliver a billion dollars to schools. Jobs, tax revenue will shrink instead
Report: Invest In Ed tax hike plan 'would wreak economic harm' on all Arizonans
Tax watchdog: Income tax increase “poorly conceived,” will hamstring economic growth
Arizona groups weigh in on Supreme Court 'InvestinEd’ tax increase debate
Podcast: The Political Notebook
Declining birth rates to impact Arizona high schools, require innovation