Legislature Giveth to Pima, Taketh from Maricopa
In apparent political move, Pima gets $400,000 Maricopa lost in anti-gang money.
Arizona Legislators End with Tax Cuts, Not Restoring Welfare
Session adjourns Wednesday evening with flurry of last-minute cuts for businesses.
Bill for University Repairs OKs Funding for 2018-19
An Arizona Senate committee sent the measure to the Senate floor.
Teachers, Schools May Get More Under Legislative Budget
Bills moving through both chambers Wednesday include 1% teacher pay raise.
State Budget Hangup: Ducey Firm on University Funding
Budget negotiations in Phoenix are stuck on how to increase maintenance money.
Episode 132: Full-Day Kindergarten Funding Proposal Won't Help Tucson
Plus, local impact of the state budget; Tucson and the sanctuary city controversy.
Tucson Can Keep Tax Incentive for Downtown Redevelopment
Legislature proposed changes, but city's key tool to encourage development intact.
University Funding Proposal Holds Up State Budget
A policy debate on university maintenance could keep lawmakers in session longer.
Bill Limiting Signature Gathering May See Vote in Arizona Senate This Week
The measure would ban paying per signature on petitions, which opponents say is a way to suppress citizen initiatives.
Arizona Court Upholds Funding of Medicaid Expansion
The hospital levy is constitutional because it is not a tax, appellate panel rules.
No Teacher Raise Details in House Subcommittee's Budget Plan
Group sends its K-12 spending recommendations to state budget writers.
Tucson Gun Destruction Case Heads to Top State Court
The city says its charter status allows to to destroy seized guns; the state disagrees.
Bill Would Require Computer Coding for Arizona Students
Proposal for one hour of instruction aimed at helping the tech industry.
Sheriffs Ask Where's Their Share of Border Strike Force Money
$28 million for Ducey's force; $1.2 million for border county sheriffs, one says.
Ducey: More Money for Schools, 'Above, Beyond Inflation'
He promises permanent solution for teacher pay increases, focus on low-income schools.
