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Arizona Republicans push tax cuts as state surplus soars

Minority Democrats are opposed to most of the measures, which include cuts to property and income taxes.
by Associated Press

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Arizona Republicans are pushing a series of large and small tax cuts as state revenues soar and money from new tax collections on out-of-state internet sales comes in higher than expected.

The biggest tax cut plans making their way through the House of Representatives were debated Wednesday. They include a $100 million-a-year property tax cut for commercial and residential properties and a proposal to cut income taxes and eliminate a vehicle license fee that would cost $161 million in the first year.

Minority Democrats are strongly opposed to most of the measures, saying schools and other state needs make it ill-advised.

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