The head of a conservative legislative caucus says more Arizonans would have gotten tax rebates if other lawmakers — including some of his Republican colleagues — had not instead nabbed funding for hometown pet projects.
At a news conference Monday, Sen. Jake Hoffman, R-Queen Creek, chairman of the Arizona Freedom Caucus, boasted of the $260 million set aside in the state's $17.8 billion budget for one-time tax relief. He said that was necessary to help offset inflation and higher costs he laid at the feet of the Biden administration.
People are also reading… That was the amount left over after lawmakers adopted a state government funding plan for the upcoming fiscal year and made required adjustments for inflation and program growth. But when asked about GOP lawmakers who decided to spend on projects ranging from traffic circles, pavement improvements, sidewalk construction and extending highways, Hoffman deflected the question.
Decisions usually go to ADOT He did not dispute that, under normal circumstances, the priority for funding road projects is determined by the Arizona Department of Transportation. It has a constantly updated five-year plan in which it funds needs based on priorities.
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