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Biggs vs Hobbs on Arizona Taxes | Mesa News
Arizona’s GOP gubernatorial hopeful Andy Biggs is pushing to eliminate the state’s income tax, arguing it’s essential to make Arizona competitive with tax-free Sun Belt states like Texas and Florida. He envisions a gradual, smart phase-out that could boost revenue by attracting businesses and spurring economic growth. Governor Katie Hobbs’ camp fiercely opposes the plan, pointing to Biggs’ past support for a 23% national sales tax and contrasting it with her own recent tax cuts totaling $1.4 billion. Biggs counters by accusing Hobbs of raising taxes through gas tax hikes and vetoing…
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