Arizona Republicans' Last-Minute Clash over State Budget Could Prompt Government Shutdown

Arizona Senate Passes $17.6 Billion Budget as Deadline Nears

PHOENIX — The Arizona Senate approved a $17.6 billion state budget early Friday morning following a lengthy session that began the previous day. The spending plan now heads to the House of Representatives for final approval before it can reach Gov. Katie Hobbs’ desk. Under state law, Arizona’s budget must be signed by June 30. The GOP-led Senate approved the budget bill package — covering areas… Source

Arizona Republicans' last-minute clash over state budget could prompt government shutdown

Arizona House Republicans clash over $17.6B budget, risking state shutdown as deadline looms. Gov. Katie Hobbs vows veto amid partisan tensions.

Arizona House Moves to Advance Continuation Budget Amid Budget Stalemate

Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro announced Friday that the House will begin advancing a continuation budget in the coming days to avoid a government shutdown, following a survey of House members that showed the Senate’s budget proposal lacked the votes needed to pass in the House. Montenegro stated that the budget plan, which passed the...