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Chad Heinrich is a regular voice on Arizona small business, tax, and regulatory policy, with bylined columns and quoted analysis appearing in the Phoenix Business Journal, the Arizona Capitol Times, the Daily Independent, statewide broadcast media, and other outlets across the state. Selected recent commentary and coverage is collected below.
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Is Prop. 208 destined to be struck down? Officials react to Supreme Court opinion | The Center Square
Arizona officials and organizations fighting on both sides of a tax on high-earners and small businesses are reacting to a Supreme Court opinion that one justice said leaves the initiative’s fate all but sealed.
Tax on highest-earning Arizonans provisionally stands after Supreme Court ruling | Phoenix Business Journal
Proposition 208, the tax increase on Arizona’s highest-earning residents that was approved by voters last year, got a provisional pass from the state Supreme Court on Thursday — with a caveat.
Ducey signs income tax increase exemption for small businesses
On Friday, Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation to create a new tax bracket for small businesses, excluding them from a potential 77% tax increase.
Jobs report: Arizona passing other states on road to recovery
The National Federation of Independent Businesses’ June Job Report, a national barometer of the small-business economy, said Arizona is in a good place to beat its neighbors to full economic recovery.
Phoenix businesses increasing prices to attract new employees
A local barbershop is one of several Phoenix-area businesses that are increasing their prices to retain employees and keep up with competitors.
As Covid-19 cases dwindle, Valley business advocacy groups turn up the dial on support efforts
Business advocacy groups are taking advantage of the slowing spread of Covid-19 to bring their activities back to normal.
Despite some GOP opposition, Arizona flat-tax proposal moves forward
State lawmakers have taken the first steps toward scrapping Arizona’s multitiered income tax system and lowering the rate for all taxpayers, but the proposal does not yet have the votes to make it to Gov. Doug Ducey.
Arizona falls out of top 10 in state economic outlook rankings
For the second time in three years, Arizona is out of the top 10 in state economic outlook rankings in the American Legislative Exchange Council’s annual report.
Arizona businesses struggle to find workers during pandemic recovery efforts
Arizona’s economy is making its way back to pre-pandemic levels, but employers say the lack of willing workers has hamstring their recovery.
N4T Investigators: Tax Troubles
It is designed to give you a leg up financially in these tough times but a top Arizona official says the "American Rescue Plan Act" could violate your constitutional rights.