Hobbs signed that big Arizona budget, y'all
Look, here's the deal—Governor Hobbs just signed the state's new budget, an $18.3 billion package that she's calling a "historic" win. Now, if you're like me, you hear "historic" and you wonder what's really in it for the folks in South Phoenix, for the families trying to make ends meet in Maryvale.
The big headline from the Governor's office is that this budget walked back some of those Trump-era tax cuts that mostly benefited the folks already doing fine. It's supposed to put more money back into services and schools, which, oye, we've been needing for a long time. This passed after a late-night push from the state legislature, according to the official releases, wrapping up their 2026 session. They also pushed through a ballot referral to block some voucher reforms, meaning we'll likely be voting on that come November.
What this means for us in the Valley is we need to keep an eye on how that $18.3 billion actually gets spent. Are we going to see real changes in our neighborhoods, or is it just another number? That's the Valley, baby — 115 degrees and we're still out here.
Carlos Espinoza-Reyes, MiTL Sports Desk
Oye, my compadres on the morning show are always breaking this down — catch 'em live at mornings.live.