The Grand Canyon Institute released a report on the impact of the state's 2.5% flat tax, since it was enacted by former Gov. Doug Ducey and implemented in 2023.
The report shows notably negative effects on education funding, including lost financial aid, larger classes and most recently a tuition surcharge for Arizona State University students. Research director Dave Wells says the flat tax is also what led to major state budget cuts.
"It’s a $2 billion cut that mostly went all to wealthy people. We estimate about 70% of it went to people whose income exceeds $200,000," Wells said.
Wells also says the report shows that with the flat tax in place, Arizona schools and universities will not be funded properly.
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The Department of Justice filed suit against Arizona's law at the end of August. Legal filings against the remaining laws — in Hawaii, D.C., Arkansas and Utah — were filed this month, bringing the total number of tuition-related suits to 25. -
Members of Arizona’s congressional delegation on Monday announced a $2 million investment into water reuse research for semiconductor manufacturing. -
A group that distributes money for Arizona early childhood development programs says it needs to find new sources of revenue. And one area it’s identified: vaping. -
Researchers from the University of Arizona have created a new tool to learn more about how communication between owners and their pets relates to their well-being. -
The Peoria Unified School District governing board is reevaluating its "No DEI" policy. Board President Jeff Tobey is proposing changes that he says will allow the district to protect equal treatment while continuing to teach “honest, age-appropriate history.”
