Arizona passed its state budget. Here’s what’s in it
The state narrowly avoided a government shutdown, passing its budget with three days to spare.
Jul
2025
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Education Funding
Jul
2025
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Trump’s budget bill slashes Pell Grant, threatening college access in Arizona
US Senate Republicans narrowly passed a budget bill that features steep cuts for federal Pell Grant that go toward higher education.
Jun
2025
24
As a government shutdown looms, Arizonans demand government action
With state budget negotiations underway, Arizona voters want to see more investment in housing, health care, and public education.
Jun
2025
17
What to know about Arizona’s school voucher system
President Trump's “One Big Beautiful Bill” has a sneaky provision that makes it a whole lot easier to take Arizona's school voucher model nationwide.
Jun
2025
17
Arizona public schools are $200 million short this month. Here’s why
The lack of a passed budget alongside the costly and controversial school vouchers program is to blame for the schools’ shortfall.
Jun
2025
12
Arizona Republicans are messing with public schools
Arizona Republicans want to enshrine school vouchers into the state constitution. Here's how.
Jun
2025
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Arizona students demand education protections from the Trump administration
Dozens of Arizona students and activists rallied to protect education funding, amid Republican-backed budget cuts.
May
2025
27
Arizona Republicans want to tie school vouchers to public education funding, jeopardizing Prop 123
Arizona Republicans are using Proposition 123, a large source of public education funding, to get the controversial ESA school voucher program enshrined in the state constitution.
Apr
2025
29
‘A complete disaster for Arizonans:’ Trump’s first 100 days hits employment, healthcare, and education
Since January, Trump has abducted or deported nearly 140,000 people, issued over 140 executive orders, and signed five bills into law.
Apr
2025
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Smoking—or rather, a lack thereof—could kill this early child development program
Republicans in the Arizona Legislature killed a bill that would extend a tax on cigarettes to vaping, a move that would restore millions in funding for child development.
