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Arizona’s disability services are funded for now, but that could change
Gov. Katie Hobbs said on April 30 that the new deal to continue funding for disability services still leaves a fight ahead to continue the dollars after June 30. At […]
Gov. Katie Hobbs signs bipartisan bill funding disabilities agency
Editor’s note: This article was updated at 3:40p.m. on April 24, 2025, after Gov. Katie Hobbs’ announced her approval signature. Key points: The Legislature passed a funding bill for the […]
‘Political warfare’: Republicans and Gov. Hobbs standoff on disabilities funding
Key Points The Division of Developmental Disabilities needs $122 to maintain services Republicans have proposed funding by pulling from other programs The governor placed a moratorium on all bills until […]
Gov. Hobbs declares moratorium on all bills until disabilities funding passes
Key Points Gov. Katie Hobbs is not signing any legislation until she gets a bipartisan DDD bill. House Democrats joined Hobbs in protest by voting against all bills introduced April […]
Republicans have a plan to fund Arizona’s disabilities programs, but Democrats aren’t happy with it.
Key points: Republicans passed the $122 million funding bill on party lines Democrats oppose the funding as it pulls from other social programs The House Majority Whip seeks a bipartisan […]
House Appropriations Committee believes a signed budget possible by April
With an approaching deadline to pay disability services providers, the House Appropriations Committee chairman said it’s a realistic goal for the Legislature to get a budget signed by Gov. Katie […]
Inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilitiesÂ
March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month. During this time, we recognize individuals with developmental disabilities and raise awareness around the challenges they face, while also promoting inclusivity, education and advocacy.Â
DES asks for permanent funding to cover cost of minimum wage hike
The Department of Economic Security has requested more than $3 million in general fund appropriations to match wage increases, without which they say services for individuals with disabilities may be severely limited.
