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Arizona collected $442.8 million in selective sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

By Grand Canyon Times | Jul 25, 2023

Of the $24.4 billion in taxes collected by Arizona in 2022, 1.8 percent, or $442.8 million, came from miscellaneous selective sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Arizona ranks 14th in the U.S. for the most alcoholic beverages license paid in 2022

By Grand Canyon Times | Jul 25, 2023

In 2022, Arizona collected $11,769,000 in alcoholic beverages license, ranking it 14th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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One week until military and overseas voter registration deadline for municipal elections taking place on Aug. 1

By Grand Canyon Times | Jul 25, 2023

Deadline approaching: One week until military and overseas voter registration deadline for municipal elections taking place on Aug. 1.

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Former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Lake on election results: 'We won't be deterred'

By Grand Canyon Times Report | Jul 25, 2023

Kari Lake, former Arizona gubernatorial candidate, expressed her disappointment this week on Twitter regarding the sanctioning of her attorneys in the case concerning the last election.

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12 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Arizona during week ending July 15

By Grand Canyon Times | Jul 25, 2023

There were 12 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Arizona in the week ending July 15, making up 0.9% of total deaths by all causes in Arizona.

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Sinema Bill Preventing Pay Cuts for Wildland Firefighters Clears Committee with Broad Bipartisan Support

By Grand Canyon Times Report | Jul 25, 2023

Sinema’s Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act maintains firefighter pay Sinema secured in her bipartisan infrastructure law

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Governor Katie Hobbs Appoints New Members to Finance Authority, Creates New Direction for Community Investment

By Grand Canyon Times Report | Jul 25, 2023

On July 19, Governor Katie Hobbs appointed three new members to the five-member board of the Arizona Finance Authority.

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Urging Colleagues to Follow Their Lead, Kelly and Tester Re-introduce Legislation to Require Members of Congress to Post Public Schedules Online

By Grand Canyon Times Report | Jul 24, 2023

Senators’ legislation aims to improve transparency by requiring Members of Congress to post their daily public schedule, including events and meetings online

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Scottsdale doctor: 'Most people don't really think about their ears'

By Grand Canyon Times Report | Jul 24, 2023

Eustachian tubes are responsible for regulating ear pressure and draining fluid from the middle ear.

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Arizona collected 0.6% less in taxes on miscellaneous licenses in 2022

By Grand Canyon Times | Jul 24, 2023

Of the $24.4 billion in taxes collected by Arizona in 2022, $2.3 million came from miscellaneous license taxes, a 0.6 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Arizona ranks 29th in the U.S. for the most license taxes paid in 2022

By Grand Canyon Times | Jul 24, 2023

In 2022, Arizona collected $637,701,000 in license taxes, ranking it 29th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Arizona collected $732.2 million in insurance premiums sales tax in 2022

By Grand Canyon Times | Jul 24, 2023

Of the $24.4 billion in taxes collected by Arizona in 2022, 3 percent, or $732.2 million, came from insurance premiums sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Arizona collected 70.6% more in pari-mutuels sales tax in 2022

By Grand Canyon Times | Jul 23, 2023

Of the $24.4 billion in taxes collected by Arizona in 2022, $186,000 came from pari-mutuels sales tax, a 70.6 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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AZ House Speaker: ‘We filed a notice of appeal’ over federal court’s blockage of Ariz. ‘Save Women’s Sports Act’

By Grand Canyon Times Report | Jul 23, 2023

Ariz. House Speaker Ben Toma (R) said the legislature has filed a notice of appeal after a federal judge temporarily blocked a state law prohibiting boys from participating in girls’ sports.

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Arizona ranks 29th in the U.S. for the most other selective sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2022

By Grand Canyon Times | Jul 23, 2023

In 2022, Arizona collected $442,820,000 in other selective sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 29th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Acting Commissioner Miller: "We will remain vigilant."

By Grand Canyon Times Report | Jul 23, 2023

Last week, the CBP Acting Commissioner Troy A. Miller issued a press release to announce the lowest migrant encounters along the Southwest border in two years.

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Analysis: Ciscomani, Schweikert among 83 House Republicans opposing measure to reinstate pilots fired due to vaccine mandate

By Grand Canyon Times Report | Jul 23, 2023

Republican U.S. Reps. Juan Ciscomani and David Schweikert were among 83 House Republicans to vote against an amendment reinstating airline pilots who were terminated due to COVID vaccine mandates, according to an analysis by the Grand Canyon Times.

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Arizona collected $198.3 million in taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses in 2022

By Grand Canyon Times | Jul 23, 2023

Of the $24.4 billion in taxes collected by Arizona in 2022, 0.8 percent, or $198.3 million, came from taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Arizona ranks 22nd in the U.S. for the most tobacco products sales tax paid in 2022

By Grand Canyon Times | Jul 22, 2023

In 2022, Arizona collected $287,427,000 in tobacco products sales tax, ranking it 22nd in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Arizona collected 12.7% more in selective sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

By Grand Canyon Times | Jul 22, 2023

Of the $24.4 billion in taxes collected by Arizona in 2022, $2.4 billion came from selective sales and gross receipts taxes, a 12.7 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).