Arizona lawmakers are currently engaged in intense discussions at the state Capitol to address a significant $1.4 billion budget deficit. The Legislature is considering various measures, including cuts and delays, to shore up the deficit. Despite efforts, lawmakers have yet to reach an agreement, with the Senate and House adjourning until 8 a.m. Saturday. Notably, the Senate appears to lack the necessary votes to pass the budget, while House Republicans claim they have sufficient support. The urgency is heightened by the need to resolve this year's deficit before June 30 and to establish a budget for the new fiscal year.
ARIZONA BUDGET: Senate and House off until 8am tomorrow. Senate side does not appear to have votes to pass, whereas House Republicans say votes exist to pass budget in their chamber. Long day expected tomorrow.
House has adjourned until 8 a.m. Saturday; the Senate is in recess until that same time. I've never seen a drive toward finalizing a state budget break like this -- it's always been a push to get the work done in a marathon session, often ending at dawn. This means no agreement.
Lawmakers moving in fits and starts at adopting budget to fix this year's deficit before June 30 and another for new fiscal year. But at this hour issues still remain. https://t.co/PejgBbYHDt https://t.co/qAxj5yBMbw
Arizona Legislature: Lawmakers debate budget shoring up $1.4B deficit with cuts, delays https://t.co/s61VS6pl1B via @azcentral
Arizona Legislature: Lawmakers debate budget shoring up $1.4B deficit with cuts, delays https://t.co/P229W6wAVS
Arizona lawmakers discuss proposed budget at state Capitol https://t.co/JPJQwAIJ3P