What Democratic majorities would look like in the Arizona Legislature: Cutting costs

(The Center Square) – If victorious in November, Arizona Democrats aim to institute laws they say would cut costs for Arizonans. Republicans say these measures would only hurt Arizona’s economy and lead to higher taxes.

Only two seats away from having a Democratic majority in Arizona’s legislative chambers for the first time in six decades, the Democratic Caucus has established a plan they say would allow them to hit the ground running in 2025 should they take control of the Legislature. This story is part of an ongoing series of what a Democratic trifecta would look like for Arizona taxpayers.

“In the event that we flip, we want to be ready to govern,” Sen. Christine Marsh, D-Phoenix, told The Center Square.

Paid Family & Medical Leave

One of the Democratic Caucus’ priorities is to ensure that all Arizonans receive paid medical and family leave. This legislation would reflect a bill that ran in this year’s legislative session, but was held in committee.

Senate Bill 1632, proposed by Sen. Juan Mendez, D-Tempe, said that beginning in 2027, family and medical leave benefits could be...