“Today, I proudly signed into law a conservative and comprehensive budget plan that adds real resources to our State’s most critical programs, while setting aside dollars for the fiscal challenges that lay ahead. I applaud and commend legislators of both chambers who worked with me in good faith to make this possible. “It is worth remembering how far we’ve come together. When I took office in January 2009, the State of Arizona faced an estimated budget deficit of nearly $3.5 billion … [Read more...] about Governor Signing State Budget
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Government Shutdown Averted
U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar, DDS (AZ-01) issued the following statement in response to the passage of the short-term/the continuing resolution: “I voted for this continuing resolution H.R. 1463 so we can continue to fund our brave men and women fighting overseas to defend our freedom. However, I am very disappointed in the lack of leadership from the Senate and the Administration and their unwillingness to make serious spending cuts. I look forward to continuing the fight against this … [Read more...] about Government Shutdown Averted
County Sends Budget Concerns Letter to State
Senators and Representatives: As the elected leadership of Coconino County, we are writing to express our concerns with a budget being proposed in the Senate that would shift $150 million in state obligations to counties. We are extremely concerned that while this budget is being touted as fiscally conservative, it is not. The budget will only shift the burden onto local governments and to local taxpayers. In many of our most rural areas in the state, counties are the main provider of … [Read more...] about County Sends Budget Concerns Letter to State
