Arizonans also can look forward to tax cuts for the 11th year, although many are triggered only if revenue picks up. Other cuts target corporations. It's so puny. Hull has until April 21 to decide on a veto. She wanted lawmakers to wait another three weeks for more solid tax information, and their refusal likely will earn a veto on the budget.
Lawmakers say they have the necessary two-thirds majority to override, however.
I asked the Legislature to wait what is now two weeks. But some of the dire revenue statistics Hull's aides were touting were flawed. 14percent last week was blamed on a malfunctioning computer and turned into an 11percent increase after another day's reporting was added. Hull spokeswoman Francie Noyes said revenue is still on a downward trend, but the news eroded Hull's credibility with lawmakers.