Hobbs Uses Leftover COVID Funds to Restore University Budget Cuts

Hobbs uses leftover COVID funds to restore university budget cuts

In a press release late Tuesday, the Democratic governor did not dispute that she agreed in June to the $18.3 billion spending plan negotiated with Republican lawmakers. That plan included a 2.5% across-the-board cut across multiple state agencies, including the…

Hobbs restores $16.5 million in funding for U of A, ASU and NAU

Governor Katie Hobbs is restoring nearly 16.5 million dollars in COVID relief funds to state universities after earlier budget cuts, aiming to support higher education without disputing the broader budget deal made with Republican lawmakers earlier this year.

Hobbs Allocates Federal Funds to Offset $16.5 Million University Budget Reduction

Arizona’s public universities are set to receive federal funds to offset more than $16 million in state funding reductions approved as part of the FY 2027 budget. Gov. Katie Hobbs announced the allocation Tuesday, saying American Rescue Plan Act funds will cover the one-time 2.5% reduction to the operating lump-sum appropriations for Arizona State University, […]