Ray Stern
State Politics and Issues Reporter at The Arizona Republic
State Politics and Issues reporter for the Arizona Republic, covering AZ Legislature. Married 💕to @amysilvermanaz. Formerly @PhoenixNewTimes & EV Trib.
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1 week ago |
azcentral.com | Mary Jo Pitzl |Ray Stern
The Arizona Senate expects bipartisan support for a $17.6 billion budget proposal, contrasting with a House Republican-only plan. The Senate plan, negotiated with Senate Republicans, Gov. Katie Hobbs and Democrats, is expected to be introduced on June 16. The House-approved $17.3 billion budget lacks bipartisan support and faces a veto from the governor.
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2 weeks ago |
azcentral.com | Mary Jo Pitzl |Ray Stern
Arizona House Republicans have proposed a $17.3 billion state budget plan. Gov. Katie Hobbs and other parties criticize the plan, calling it a political maneuver. A separate budget plan negotiated by Senate Republicans and Hobbs is nearing completion. The gears at the state Legislature are starting to crank on a state budget as a June 30 deadline looms.
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3 weeks ago |
azcentral.com | Ray Stern
Un distrito escolar de Phoenix exigió que la representante estatal Anna Abeytia le reembolsara el costo de un programa de cuidado infantil con descuento para el cual no era elegible.
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3 weeks ago |
azcentral.com | Ray Stern
State Rep. Anna Abeytia and Cartwright School District board member Denice Garcia are being told to reimburse the district for allegedly improperly using a taxpayer-subsidized child care program. A district lawyer claims their use of the program violates the state's Gift Clause, which prohibits public funds from benefiting individuals without a clear public purpose.
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4 weeks ago |
azcentral.com | Ray Stern
An Arizona judge ruled against a $15.3 million state appropriation to a Prescott rodeo company, deeming it a violation of the state constitution's Gift Clause. Two Prescott residents initiated the lawsuit in 2023, arguing the appropriation lacked public benefit and resembled a giveaway. The judge determined the appropriation provided no clear public benefit and far exceeded any potential return for taxpayers.
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