Tom and Gina break down Arizona’s newly passed bipartisan state budget.  The conversation explains what the $18.3 billion budget means, where most state spending goes and how the decisions made at the Capitol could affect voters in their everyday lives.

The conversation puts the budget process into context, explaining that much of the state's spending is driven by education, health care and public safety needs, while lawmakers negotiate over the remaining funds.

Listeners will hear about several major takeaways from this year’s budget, including a multi-year tax cut package, continued debate over Proposition 123 and education funding, one-time investments in wildfire suppression, the screwworm threat and Colorado River litigation.

The discussion also looks ahead to future budget conversations and why elections matter when it comes to every line item in the state budget.

Guest: Beth Lewallen, Italicized Consulting, Founder and Owner

Resources:

Governor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting

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