Hobbs Budget Funds 50 Troopers for Border Security Operations

Arizona’s $18.3B budget deal sets up Thursday vote — and leaves little room for changes

Image via Getty ImagesNow that legislative leaders from both parties have reached a budget agreement with Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, they’ve entered the annual sprint to pass the package of proposed bills before anyone changes their mind. That doesn’t leave much time for state and local government agencies, much less voters, to point out problems or advocate for changes. One of the chief architects of the budget package, Rep. David Liv…

Hobbs agrees to fund 50 state troopers for immigration enforcement

Gov. Katie Hobbs struck a budget deal with Arizona Republicans that hires 100 new state troopers, 50 of which will be dedicated to “immigration enforcement and border security,” though the governor’s office said they won’t be aiding federal agents enforcing…

Hobbs Budget Funds 50 Troopers for Border Security Operations

PHOENIX, ARIZONA — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has agreed to a state budget that includes funding for 100 new Department of Public Safety troopers, with half of those positions designated for border security and immigration-related operations. The $18.3 billion budget agreement, negotiated with Republican lawmakers ahead of the June 30 deadline to avoid a government shutdown, allocates $14.2 million for the additional troopers. According to budget …

Arizona Republicans, Gov. Hobbs reach budget deal

Photo via Office of Governor Katie Hobbs By Caitlin Sievers | AZ Mirror Arizona’s Republican legislative leaders reached a budget deal with Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs and Democratic lawmakers, they announced Tuesday, weeks away from the June 30 deadline to avoid a state government shutdown. The $18.3 billion budget deal includes $1.45 billion in tax cuts that will bring the state’s tax code in line with changes made at the federal level via Pre…

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Gov. Katie Hobbs struck a budget deal with Arizona Republicans that hires 100 new state troopers, 50 of which will be dedicated to “immigration enforcement and border security,” though the governor’s office said they won’t be aiding federal agents enforcing immigration laws.