Karrin Taylor Robson, candidate for Governor of Arizona, said Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a $1.1 billion GOP tax relief plan over three years to match federal cuts and help families, seniors, and businesses, opting for bigger government instead.
“While President Trump is doing everything he can to reverse the affordability crisis created by Joe Biden and Katie Hobbs, Hobbs is doing the opposite here at home,” said Karrin Margaret Taylor Robson, Gubernatorial Candidate. “Katie Hobbs just vetoed common-sense tax relief that would have let working families and small businesses keep more of what they earn. She chose bigger government and her far-left agenda over hard-working Arizonans. As governor, I will work tirelessly to lower costs, cut taxes, stop burdensome regulations, and make Arizona affordable again.”
According to a KTAR News report, Robson posted her statement on X following Hobbs’ decision to veto Senate Bill 1106. The bill aimed to adjust Arizona’s tax code in accordance with changes made under President Trump. Robson’s campaign emphasizes reducing costs and regulations for Arizonans.
Arizona currently has a state sales tax rate of 5.60 percent, with an average combined state and local rate of 8.52 percent. This contributes to a total state and local tax burden of 9.5 percent of income, ranking the state 15th nationally in this regard. The state’s per capita tax collection is $5,232, and the effective property tax rate on owner-occupied housing is 0.44 percent. Job growth in Arizona was recorded at 0.3 percent year-over-year through August, below the national average of 1.1 percent, while personal income rose by 4.5 percent compared to the U.S. average increase of 5.1 percent.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act implemented during President Trump’s administration reportedly increased corporate investment by 11 percent and raised GDP by between 0.3 to 0.7 percent over ten years, indicating that tax reductions can support economic expansion.
Robson was born in Mesa, Arizona, and holds degrees in history, political science, and law from Arizona State University. Her professional background includes practicing land use law and serving as executive vice president at DMB Associates before founding Arizona Strategies, a land use firm.
