US EditionWhy Arizona Senators Are Risking a State Government Shutdown with This Bipartisan Bill
- In a bipartisan 17-12 vote during an extended session in Phoenix, the Arizona Senate approved a $17.6 billion spending plan in the early hours of June 20.
- Republican leaders negotiated the budget with Gov. Katie Hobbs and six of 13 Senate Democrats to preserve conservative priorities.
- The budget allocates a one-time $200 million increase for K-12 education, provides pay raises for law enforcement officers and firefighters, implements tax reductions, and makes substantial investments in transportation.
- Senate President Petersen said the plan met goals without new taxes; $113 million is allocated for major road projects including State Route 347.
- The budget now goes to the House which opposes the Senate plan, risking a government shutdown unless it passes by June 30 deadline.
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Budget standoff between Senate and House after $17.6B proposal approved
Key Points: The Senate passed the budget proposal on June 20 Chamber claims bipartisan effort, declares itself finished with session House called for a continuation budget to keep negotiating passed deadline The Senate passed its $17.6 billion budget proposal in the early morning of June 20 despite some disagreements among Republicans over a series of rejected amendment proposals and dissatisfaction from Democrats that the budget didn’t adequ…
Arizona Senate passes budget and ends legislative session despite disagreement with the House
The Arizona Senate passed its annual budget and ended its legislative session Thursday, leaving no room for debate with the state’s House of Representatives ahead of the June 30 budget deadline. In a late-night 17-12 vote, Arizona state senators approved…
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