Senate OKs Democrats bill creating low-income tax credit

PHOENIX (AP) — A Democratic proposal that creates a new tax credit for working low-income Arizonans has passed the Arizona Senate. The proposal from Democratic Sen. Sean Bowie drew support from 10 of 16 Senate Republicans and all 11 Democrats voting on Wednesday. Ducey included the tax credit in last month’s executive budget proposal. It was the first time in his eight years of pushing tax cuts that he pitched a benefit targeted at low-income Arizonans. The $7 4 million plan would award the average family $128 per year. A family with three children would get more than $300 a year. The measure now heads to the House for consideration.