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 / Modified mar 26, 2020 2:46 p.m.

Arizona Legislature looks to pass ‘skinny budget,’ put session on pause

A discussion with Arizona Capitol Times editor Luige del Puerto about state lawmakers' concerns about COVID-19.
by Kassandra Lau

Concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic hung over the Arizona Legislature this week where state lawmakers are taking their own precautions over the disease. That includes passing a so-called “skinny budget” and suspending the session for an undetermined amount of time. Lorraine Rivera learned more from Luige del Puerto, editor of the Arizona Capitol Times in Phoenix.

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