With a month left in the fiscal year and the Arizona Legislature yet to agree and pass a budget, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said Friday in a letter to government leaders that he vetoed 22 bills some that were "good policy" and would not sign any additional legislation until a budget was passed.
Arizona governor wants budget, vetoes bills to make point
BOB CHRISTIE, Associated Press
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1of5FILE - In this April 21, 2021, file photo, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey addresses the media at the U.S-Mexico border in Yuma, Ariz. A budget deal struck between Republican leaders of the Arizona Legislature and Ducey includes implementing a flat 2.5% income tax that cuts $1.5 billion a year from state revenue and keeps higher earning taxpayers from having to directly pay a new 3.5% surcharge to fund schools. (Randy Hoeft/The Yuma Sun via AP, File)Randy Hoeft/APShow MoreShow Less
2of5FILE - In this May 26, 2020, file photo, Arizona Senate President Karen Fann, R-Prescott, speaks to the media in Phoenix. A budget deal struck between Republican leader Fann and Rep. Rusty Bowers, R-Mesa, and Gov. Doug Ducey includes implementing a flat 2.5% income tax that cuts $1.5 billion a year from state revenue and keeps higher earning taxpayers from having to directly pay
Arizona budget that slashes taxes advancing amid opposition
BOB CHRISTIE, Associated Press
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1of5FILE - In this April 21, 2021, file photo, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey addresses the media at the U.S-Mexico border in Yuma, Ariz. A budget deal struck between Republican leaders of the Arizona Legislature and Ducey includes implementing a flat 2.5% income tax that cuts $1.5 billion a year from state revenue and keeps higher earning taxpayers from having to directly pay a new 3.5% surcharge to fund schools. (Randy Hoeft/The Yuma Sun via AP, File)Randy Hoeft/APShow MoreShow Less
2of5FILE - In this May 26, 2020, file photo, Arizona Senate President Karen Fann, R-Prescott, speaks to the media in Phoenix. A budget deal struck between Republican leader Fann and Rep. Rusty Bowers, R-Mesa, and Gov. Doug Ducey includes implementing a flat 2.5% income tax that cuts $1.5 billion a year from state revenue and keeps higher earning taxpayers from having to directly p