GCI’s work led the way for charter school reform, but that’s only part of what we accomplished in 2018.
Santa for Schools: How Changes in Federal Tax Laws Could Bring Millions to Arizona’s Classrooms
The federal tax policy Santa brings good tidings as two federal changes to tax policy can help us invest in education in Arizona.
Transparency in Charters vs. Districts: A Tale of Two Education Systems
July 1, 2018Buried within the hundreds of pages of the 2018 budget bill are two significant changes to how both charter schools and public district schools operate, widening the gap between the ways entities within each system are expected to conduct themselves.
Supreme Court decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair Opportunity to Improve State Revenue and Tax Fairness
June 26, 2018A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling made it easier for states to charge sales tax on items purchased online, creating an opportunity to enhance Arizona state and local tax revenue by nearly $200 million while also improving tax fairness.
GCI Champions Fiscal Responsibility in 2018 Legislative Session
May 8, 2018The Grand Canyon Institute (GCI) is proud to have championed several policy triumphs that will lead to greater fiscal responsibility and public education funding as the 2018 legislative session comes to a close.
South Dakota v. Wayfair Likely Opportunity to Improve State Revenue
April 16, 2018Likely Supreme Court ruling would enable Arizona to improve online tax collection.
SB1398—Forcing Unemployed Workers To Take Bad Job Options or Lose Benefits
March 26, 2018SB1398 would force the unemployed to accept positions that have inadequate pay or working conditions.
Eliminating Taxation of Cloud Computing and Streaming Services under HB2479 and SB 1392 Not Wise
March 5, 2018Not taxing cloud computing costs the state needed revenue and an upcoming Supreme Court decision will clarify the issue.
Prop. 206 Impact Summary: Restaurant Employment, Wage Gains v. Job Loss, Income Distribution, and State-Contracted Disability Providers
February 12, 2018Prop. 206 Impact: Restaurant employment growth was modestly higher than in the preceding four years in 2017
Investigating thousands of dollars but not millions: Scottsdale Unified CFO accused of self-dealing — That’s the norm at most Arizona charter schools
January 31, 2018Scottsdale Unified’s CFO is accused of self-dealing due to payments made by the district to a firm she had an interest in. That’s legal for charter schools.