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PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Gov. Katie Hobbs promoted a $1.4 billion tax cut in the new state budget Tuesday, highlighting savings for families as she campaigns for reelection.
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Hobbs held a news conference at the state Capitol to discuss the tax package, which she signed into law. Early voting for the primaries starts Wednesday.
“I am thrilled we secured some big wins that will be a huge boost for Arizona families,” Hobbs said.
The Democratic governor is not criticizing President Donald Trump on taxes. Instead, Hobbs is pushing the tax cuts, which align with Trump-backed tax provisions, as part of her message on affordability.
“With this tax package, I am proud to say I have lowered taxes every single year of my administration,” Hobbs said.
The package carries a $1.4 billion price tag over four years. It boosts the standard deduction and includes no tax on tips and overtime.
“We’re putting more money back in your pocket and ensuring you have what it takes to make ends meet at the end of the month,” Hobbs said.
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Andy Biggs, Hobbs’ most likely Republican opponent, said voters should remember that Hobbs vetoed several similar proposals this year. Biggs said Republicans who control the Legislature eventually forced Hobbs to sign off on a large tax cut.
A spokesman for Biggs said in a statement, “It is laughable to see Katie Hobbs try to take credit for the working families tax cut package supported and passed by Biggs.”
The Biggs campaign was referring to the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” that included the Trump tax cuts. Biggs, who has been endorsed by Trump, supported and voted for that legislation.
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