Arizona Budget

The Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature has passed a $17.8 billion budget package it negotiated with Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs. State Rep. Tim Dunn, R-Yuma, says there is something in it for both parties even if some issues were "off the table."

State lawmakers approved a $17.8 billion spending plan Wednesday after Republican lawmakers beat back efforts by Democrats to curb ever-expanding universal vouchers because it wasn't part of the deal GOP leaders negotiated with Gov. Katie Hobbs.

State senators approved a $17.8 billion spending plan early Wednesday negotiated between Gov Katie Hobbs and Republican legislative leaders as some Democrats agreed to go along figuring it was the best -- and only -- deal they were likely to get.

The $17.8 billion budget deal Gov. Katie Hobbs negotiated with Republican lawmakers does include some things the governor wanted.

Gov. Katie Hobbs has given up on her demand to curb a program that allows any parent already sending their child to private or parochial schools to now get the bill picked up by taxpayers.

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