Arizona News
Phoenix High School Students to Unite to Demand Climate Justice
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- Written by Nikita Bharati Nikita Bharati
- Published: 27 May 2019 27 May 2019
Phoenix, Arizona - Youth from the Valley of the Sun, including students from BASIS Phoenix, Tempe Preparatory Academy, Veritas Preparatory Academy, Paradise Valley High School, and other high schools in the Phoenix area plan to gather at Margaret T Hance Park in downtown Phoenix on June 3rd from 5-7 to demand that legislators take action to mitigate climate change.
Support Grows For Arizona's Fiscally Conservative, Balanced Budget
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 26 May 2019 26 May 2019
Phoenix, Arizona - Arizonans from across the state continue to show strong support for the fiscally responsible, balanced budget plan. The budget strengthens Arizona’s financial position and saves for the future — while protecting taxpayers and investing in the things that matter.
Governor Ducey Orders Flags At Half-Staff To Honor Phoenix Firefighter
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- Published: 26 May 2019 26 May 2019
Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey Wednesday ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, Thursday, May 23, 2019, to honor Phoenix Firefighter Brian Beck Jr. On Sunday, May 19, 2019, Firefighter Beck passed away after battling occupational-related cancer. Beck, a third-generation firefighter, served at the Phoenix Fire Department for eight years.
Arizona Tax Reform Plan
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 26 May 2019 26 May 2019
Phoenix, Arizona - The Arizona Tax Reform plan represents the most significant tax reform for individuals in the last 30 years, making Arizona’s tax code simpler and more fair. The plan builds on the already substantial tax relief passed as part of President Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, while protecting investments in the things that matter and prioritizing middle and low-income earners.
5 Things To Know About Arizona’s Budget
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- Published: 26 May 2019 26 May 2019
Phoenix, Arizona - Legislative leaders in the Arizona House and Senate have reached an agreement with the Governor’s Office on a final budget plan for Fiscal Year 2020. The fiscally conservative, balanced budget invests in the things that matter like fulfilling pay raises for teachers, providing salary increases for law enforcement personnel, upgrading Arizona’s roads and bridges and more, while remaining structurally balanced and securing Arizona’s fiscal future.