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Conservative Bloggers Voice Support For Marketplace Fairness Act

Mar 27, 2012 Comments Off by

Conservative Bloggers Voice Support For Marketplace Fairness Act Consensus continues to grow regarding the need for e-fairness legislation as two prominent conservative bloggers recently voiced their support for the Marketplace Fairness Act. Neil Stevens’ post over the weekend on the conservative blog RedState explains how he’s come around on the idea of e-fairness legislation. From [...]

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Arizona State Treasurer, Doug Ducey, Doubles Investments in Local Arizona Banks and Credit Unions

Jan 24, 2012 Comments Off by

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 24, 2012 CONTACT: Kevin Donnellan PHOENIX – As Arizona’s responsible banker and chief investment officer, State Treasurer Doug Ducey announced that in 2011 the office doubled its investment in local banks and credit unions through its deposit bid program. There is currently more than $100 million invested with ten Arizona banks, [...]

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Eliminating state capital gains tax could spark an entrepreneurial surge

Jan 19, 2012 Comments Off by

By Stephen Slivinski An important driver of job growth is investment. Without investment, new businesses may not flourish or even see the light of day. And venture capital investment in technology start-ups is one of the highest-profile sources of new business births. Tax policy can either obstruct the new capital that businesses need or it [...]

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A Letter from Arizona House Speaker Andy Tobin

Jan 12, 2012 Comments Off

Many people have asked me whether I believe there is a real chance for bi-partisanship, political civility and statesmanship to prevail in our current political climate. They are surprised when I say yes! The majority of legislation passed in every session at the capital is very much a product of bipartisan cooperation. Though said bills may [...]

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Arizona House Speaker Promotes Economic Development

Jan 12, 2012 Comments Off

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 12, 2012 CONTACT: Rey Torres Commends Governor Brewer’s Tax Proposal STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX (January 12, 2012) – Speaker Andy Tobin today commended Governor Jan Brewer on her announcement of a series of tax reforms designed to spur economic growth. “I am very supportive of the Governor’s tax reform proposals,” said Speaker [...]

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