ENFORCE THE GIFT CLAUSE

Arizona’s Constitution clearly prohibits the state from making donations, grants, or subsidies to individuals, corporations, or associations. Yet each year, buried within the state’s annual appropriation act, millions of taxpayer dollars are quietly allocated to private entities, often with little to no public benefit in return. This practice not only contradicts the intent of our state constitution, but it also undermines our ability to fund essential priorities such as education, healthcare, and public safety. If we cannot fully meet these critical needs, we have no business subsidizing private profits with public funds. I am committed to ending these backdoor giveaways and restoring integrity to the state budget process.