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Lawmakers consider break to negotiate budget
Lawmakers could take a break in the legislative session due to budget holdouts, according to Sen. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills
Spending put on hold for programs, grants
A handful of one-time allocations spanning grants, lawmaker pet projects and other programs included in the 2024 budget are being put on pause in the third quarter, according to a Jan. 2 memo from the Governor’s Office.
GOP will present responsible budget that Hobbs should sign
Like last year, the Republican majority will submit a responsible, balanced budget which spends within our means and prioritizes the needs of our citizens while eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse. Hobbs ought to sign that proposal, and not repeat the same billion-dollar mistake.
Governor’s wish list depends on cuts to GOP-favored programs, spending
Gov. Katie Hobbs proposed a $16.2 billion spending plan is built on cuts to vouchers that are unlikely to survive the Republican-controlled Legislature.
Lawmakers to start 2024 session with massive budget deficit
From a $2 billion surplus to a $450 million deficit, lawmakers will have tough choice to make to balance the budget.
After criticism from left, budget passes with bipartisan support
A $17.8 billion budget package cleared the Arizona Senate early Wednesday morning as lawmakers fast-track a fiscal year 2024 plan that would pour money into housing and education, while providing a one-time tax rebate and letting the state’s universal school voucher program continue to expand.
Arizona lawmakers propose increase in base education funding
The proposed state budget released today marks some strides forward for public education funding, including a 0.9% increase in base level funding.
Senate Republicans introduce budget bills
The Senate completed the first step towards passing a budget on Monday while the House hit a snag.
GOP lawmakers ready budget to send to Hobbs
Legislative Republicans are gearing up to send a budget to Gov. Katie Hobbs soon, which will likely be met with a hasty veto.
Special session pushed to avoid over $1B in school funding cuts
Democrats and public school officials are again asking Gov. Doug Ducey to call a special legislative session to avoid over $1 billion in K-12 funding cuts this school year, months after Republicans used the promise of a special session as a carrot to bring Democrats on board with this year’s historic bipartisan budget.
Budget proposal killed in House committee
Two Republicans joined Democrats Wednesday to kill a scaled-down state budget proposal.
Budget talks stall, lawmakers consider scaled-down option
Legislative leadership is considering a “skinny budget” this year after struggling to get consensus on big projects.
