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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In 2006, Arizona voters approved a new tax this one on cigarettes. 80-cents per pack, to be exact. Voters passed the initiative and created First Things First, Arizona’s early childhood agency. -
In an effort to remove financial barriers and expand access to mental health care, the University of Arizona says it will provide free counseling for its students beginning July 1. -
A student event featuring Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk that was planned at a Phoenix high school next week has been moved off campus. -
Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk, the widow of the conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is planning a visit in the Paradise Valley Unified School District next week.
