Stories tagged: "budget"

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Local 10 Summer Staycations in Arizona That Cost $250 or Less a Day

Have you ever wanted to stay at one of the area’s higher-end properties without breaking the bank? Now's your chance.

Teresa K. Traverse Teresa K. Traverse August 22, 2022 2:21 pm MST
Government FILE - Arizona Republican Gov. Doug Ducey gives his state of the state address at the Arizona Capitol, Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Phoenix. Ducey has endorsed businesswoman Karrin Taylor Robson to be his successor. Ducey on Thursday added his name to a growing list of mainstream conservatives looking to boost the businesswoman past Donald Trump-endorsed frontrunner Kari Lake. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Government Ducey Signs Final State Budget as Governor

The spending plan for the upcoming year uses a record surplus to invest in education and infrastructure while lowering state debt and preparing for an economic downturn.

Associated Press Associated Press July 8, 2022 8:15 am MST
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Education It’s Not Just Today—Arizona Schools Have Had Funding Issues for Decades

A 42-year-old amendment to Arizona’s constitution is proving to have dire effects on the state’s public school system.

Camila Pedrosa Camila Pedrosa June 23, 2022 11:58 am MST
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Local Arizona Lawmakers Approve State Budget. Here’s What’s In It.

The $18 billion budget includes funding for a border wall, public safety, highway construction, and increased investment in Arizona's public schools.

Associated Press Associated Press June 23, 2022 7:39 am MST
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Analysis Deficit Reduction, Lower Costs Cornerstone Of Biden Budget

Based on the Biden Budget proposed last month, it’s clear what the President values — deficit reduction, a fairer tax code, and lower costs.

Joe Zepecki Joe Zepecki April 21, 2022 11:34 am MST

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Shops and restaurants line the main street in this once bustling mining town Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, in Bisbee, Ariz. When the city of Bisbee decided to remove fluoride from its water supply earlier this year, the vote was unanimous but there was no input from any public health entity, now public health officials say residents in the southern Arizona community should be aware they are more susceptible to cavities. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Culture 6 Reasons to Add Bisbee to Your Summer Bucket List
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Arizona Arizona Housing Advocate Says Build Back Better Plan Could Effectively End US Homelessness

The legislation includes $90 billion for rental assistance, $80 billion for public housing repairs, and $37 billion for the National Housing Trust Fund.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner October 27, 2021 10:36 am MST
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Arizona Republicans Want to Gut Arizona Cities That Cut Police Budgets

Under HB2310, any city or county that cuts the budgets of their police agency by 10% or more would lose the same amount in state funding.

Bree Burkitt Bree Burkitt January 19, 2021 1:33 pm MST