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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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Arizona GOP Lawmakers Want Lower Property Taxes for Businesses
Protecting small businesses, schools, health care providers, and government agencies is one of NFIB's main goals. As the State Director, Chad's comments support this goal.
Arizona Lawmaker Proposes $20 an Hour Minimum Wage
A proposal for a $20 minimum wage in Arizona is discussed in this article. NFIB and other organizations like it oppose this bill because it will lead to fewer jobs and higher costs for small businesses.
Arizona Lawmakers Advance Covid Liability Protection Bill
COVID-19 protections are few and far between in Arizona, but a proposed bill could change that. Arizona is joining many other states considering these protections, which could help small businesses.
Arizona Businesses’ Hiring Efforts Hampered by Government Policy, Per Report
Based on a report from NFIB, small businesses have tried to hire new employees but state and federal laws have made it difficult.
Economic Development Advocates Look to Mitigate Damage from Prop. 208 Passage
Prop 208 passed in Arizona - many small business interest groups and organizations are dismayed at the outcome. Chad is quoted saying “Prop. 208 ignores a well-established tenet of taxpayer protection that drives a stake further into the hearts of Arizona small...
Voters to Decide on New Tax for Schools, Prop 208
Chad is quoted in this article as the Arizona State Director for NFIB, where he calls Prop 208 the "Small Business Destruction Act."
As COVID Adds Hours and Challenges, Teachers Look to Proposition 208 for More School Funding
With Arizona losing many of its teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic, many are looking outside the state for work. There are teachers who believe that Prop 208 will help bridge that gap, but many, including NFIB, are skeptical.
Proposition 208’s Income Surtax on Arizona High Earners Draws Fierce Debate
The arguments for and against Prop 208, a highly contested bill meant to support education through an income tax increase, are laid out in this article. Chad was quoted in his role for NFIB.
COVID-19 relief proposal would extend Paycheck Protection Program
Advocating for another round of the Paycheck Protection Program, Chad is quoted here talking about retail items and the demand for products.
Small Business Optimism Survey Shows Growing Confidence After Initial Covid-19 Hit
This article was published earlier this year; Chad was speaking on behalf of NFIB and cited several statistics about economic recovery. Chad’s role as a corporate government relations for NFIB is both optimistic for the economy and small businesses.