The Economy and Taxes
The Tempe Chamber supports further reform in the capital gains tax. Further lowering the capital gains and dividend income tax rates, and making these cuts permanent, will spur investment activity, create jobs, and expand the overall economy, benefiting individuals of all income levels.
The Tempe Chamber believes that the federal regulatory system must be operated in an open and transparent manner and that regulations should be based on sound, objective science. Furthermore, regulations should undergo rigorous technical analysis to ensure that they are cost-effective, flexible, and minimize regulatory burdens on business.
The Tempe Chamber opposes the removal of the secret ballot provision in federal labor laws. Regardless of political party, the strength of the opposition to the Employee Free Choice Act is strong. Members of Arizona's congressional delegation should be mindful of strong and overwhelming opposition to any congressional attempt to weaken the right of workers to have a secret ballot when determining to organize workers into a union.