The Brief
- Arizona lawmakers have just over three weeks left to pass a state budget to avoid a government shutdown, with no deal currently on the table.
- Proposed budget cuts could slash funding for social service programs, including the Tempe Community Action Agency’s Meals on Wheels, by up to 60%.
- Arizona Senate Republicans have tentatively reached a budget deal and hope to introduce the bills to determine if the cuts will become a reality.
PHOENIX – Arizona lawmakers have just over three weeks left to pass a state budget to avoid a government shutdown, but right now, there is no deal on the table.
Many of the current budget proposals are calling for significant spending cuts, especially for social services. An inside look at one Tempe community center shows how workers are preparing for the worst.
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