Legislative Democrats and Republicans worked together to plan funding major expenses in the state budget this past session, including establishing a micro-business loan program that saw bipartisan support. The bill was inspired by Rep. Seth Blattman, D-Mesa, who is a small business owner who faced problems attempting to fund his furniture manufacturing business. (Photo by Pexels)
Editor’s note: This story was published in print in our Aug. 25 Session Wrap edition, which reviewed and analyzed the 2023 legislative session. Legislative Republicans and Democrats pooled their resources...
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