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‘Invisible space’ may block funding for new schools
Gov. Doug Ducey is looking to maintain the status quo in the in the face of a proposed policy change in the budget that would make it far more difficult for overcrowded school districts to get state funding to expand.
Budget moving down different paths in House, Senate
A Senate committee on Wednesday advanced a package of budget bills that outline a $9.58 billion spending plan, with a promise of amendments to the bills on the chamber’s floor.
Senators vote to set aside more than $100 million for charter school loan assistance
Republican lawmakers are moving to use state funds to help privately run charter schools borrow money at better interest rates.
Solar energy initiative may face two competing measures
Two ballot referrals would regulate solar companies as public service corporations and require the Arizona Corporation Commission to change rates and rules for solar.
House, Senate preparing to move on budget deal
The Arizona House and Senate are primed for rapid movement of a $9.58 billion budget package.
New budget would spend hundreds of millions from state surplus
The budget proposed by GOP leadership in the House and Senate dips into a massive budget surplus to make hundreds of millions of dollars in one-time expenses and millions in tax cuts, but makes few commitments to ongoing spending.
Lawmakers ‘very close’ on budget deal that would increase spending by $60 million
Leaders in the Arizona House and Senate presented rank-and-file lawmakers with a $9.58 billion spending plan, but aren’t yet ready to bring the budget to a vote.
Legislative leaders reach budget agreement with governor
House Speaker Pro Tem Bob Robson and Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Don Shooter confirmed that a tentative deal was reached on Saturday and a budget should be introduced and approved this week.
Lawmakers eye removal of ‘kingmaker’ provision in campaign finance law
The so-called “kingmaker” provision in a controversial campaign finance law that takes effect later this year may have to be downgraded to “princemaker” status, thanks to a proposed change being considered by lawmakers.
Campaign finance bill effectively doubles limits for some politicians
A massive overhaul of Arizona’s campaign finance laws contains a largely overlooked bonus for statewide officials and some others who will be allowed to raise twice as much money from individual contributors than they are now.
Senate to protesters: Stop traffic, spend six months in jail
Upset with protesters who tried to block a Donald Trump rally last month in Fountain Hills, Republican state senators voted Thursday to allow judges to impose six-month jail terms on those who stop traffic headed to political rallies.
Lenders offer charity help in return for high interest rates
In a last-minute bid for votes, the consumer lending industry is offering to give some undetermined share of its profits to charities in exchange for being given the legal right to make loans with monthly interest rates up to 15 percent.
