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Lawmakers cut taxes in the name of affordability – but left its biggest driver untouched
Key Points:Â Republican and Democratic lawmakers pushed for a tax cuts package in the 2026 legislative session The tax cuts are intended to help middle-class earners while reducing state revenue […]
Another year, still no deal on Prop. 123
Key Points: Proposition 123 renewal failed for third consecutive legislative session Republicans, Democrats remained divided over education funding priorities 2026 elections likely determine Prop. 123’s future direction, fate Lawmakers drew […]
State leaders missed the moment for education
Editor’s note: This commentary utilizes research from the Helios Education Foundation and its associate Education Forward Arizona. Arizona’s future depends on whether the state can educate, prepare and retain the […]
Lawmakers take early summer break, leave tax conformity and Prop. 123 on hold
Key points Lawmakers are taking a recess until June 1 Gov. Katie Hobbs’ bill signing moratorium is still in effect Republicans and the governor are divided over federal tax conformity […]
Budget stalemate: House Republicans send Hobbs their first proposal
Key Points Aide says lawmakers should come to Hobbs to negotiate GOP plan cuts agency budgets, but includes some of Hobbs’ priorities Senate expected to evaluate the GOP proposal next […]
Hobbs’ executive budget focuses on federal uncertainty, affordability and efficiency
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs’ executive budget focuses on House Resolution 1, affordability initiatives and government efficiency The budget hinges on creating new revenue streams and a reimbursement for border […]
How each state is covering missing SNAP payments
Millions of Americans who rely on the federal Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program for food security are poised to miss their monthly benefits as the federal government shutdown continues with no […]
Governor warns of ‘tough budget year’ ahead for state agencies
Key Points:Â State agencies submitted budget requests for fiscal year 2027 Requests include salary increases, new task forces, advertising campaigns and more Hobbs has already warned agencies it will be […]
Arizona budget faces potential hit from federal tax changes
Key Points: State budget faces potential revenue loss due to conformity with federal tax code changes Non-conforming could result in $381 million revenue loss in fiscal year Sen. Kavanagh believes […]
Civil legal aid funded, but still under threat of federal cuts
Key Points: Civil legal aid funded by the state for the first time Federal funding cuts could still impact service Attorneys, lawmakers plan still focused on funding Facing sweeping federal […]
Low income housing credit left out of bipartisan budget deal
Key Points: Tax credit provides incentives to create affordable housing Recent budget fails to fund tax credit Loss of program could exacerbate homelessness, stunt development Gov. Katie Hobbs and Arizona […]
Prison oversight office approved, but lacks funds to get started
Key Points: Governor OK’d creation of independent prison oversight office No appropriation in budget makes finding funding a crucial next step Lawmakers, proponents still hopeful for a robust oversight body […]
