Tourism tax plan offered in Arizona committee discussion
Arizona economists propose a tourism tax to replace the $40 million annual property tax rebate. Professor Ryan Amacher points to Florida’s taxes on hotel rooms and amusements as a model while some lawmakers warn of revenue volatility and potential harm to tourism. Sedona taxpayer Samuel Fitzpatrick argues retirees should not pay property taxes. Allan Stanton suggests tying retired income to property taxes and urges concrete proposals for the November 3 meeting as the Ways and Means Committee reviews options.
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South Africa police chief says force works with powers above law
In Pretoria, Col. Piet Goosen defended police actions over Steve Biko's death, saying they “work with our own powers” and can chain or straitjacket suspects. The inquest heard Biko died of severe brain damage a day after being found naked and unconscious in a Land Rover en route from Port Elizabeth.
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State Board seeks 7.1 percent raise for all workers
The State Personnel Board proposed a 7.1 percent pay increase for all state employees costing 20.7 million dollars in 1977-78. It also urged inequity adjustments for certain jobs, including 5 percent for Public Safety sergeants and 9 percent for 19 high level administrators. The board backs phased overtime pay reform with straight time next two years and time and a half from July 1 1980.
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Four UA fraternity members charged after campus raid
Four University of Arizona Sigma Alpha Epsilon members face formal charges of disorderly conduct indecent conduct and trespassing for alleged molestation of Alpha Phi sorority members during a Sept. 7 raid. A UA Trial Board hearing is set for Nov. 28 with potential one year suspension if guilty.
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