State Budget Detailed

State lawmakers’ $18.3 billion budget deal delivers $1.45 billion in tax cuts, including aligning Arizona’s tax code with President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill.

The agreement also funds initiatives in education, water security, and job creation.

Elsewhere, the budget freezes new data center tax exemptions. It also funds 50 new state troopers for immigration enforcement and raises salaries.

Republican legislative leaders praised the agreement’s tax cuts and spending priorities, with state Senate President Warren Petersen saying, “Arizona is leading the nation once again.”

Democrat Gov. Katie Hobbs said, “This bipartisan, balanced budget agreement will put Arizona first and deliver opportunity, security, and freedom to communities throughout the state.”

Troopers to Assist ICE and Border Patrol

The state’s new budget dedicates 50 troopers to immigration enforcement and border security, with a special focus on reducing drug trafficking.

The agreement on trooper funding was announced the same day the U.S. House approved a nearly $70 billion bill to fund federal illegal immigrant enforcement efforts through the next three years, sending the measure to President Trump for his signature.

The troopers will be assigned to the state’s Gang and Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the U.S. Border Patrol.

Supporters of immigration enforcement and border security praised the spending, while critics of U.S. policy on illegal immigration criticized the agreement.

Extreme Heat Arrives on Schedule

Phoenix may hit 110 degrees Saturday, right on schedule with the Valley’s average first 110-degree day of June 11.

Red Flag Warnings remain in effect across much of Arizona, with hot, dry, and gusty conditions keeping wildfire danger elevated.

AccuWeather, The Old Farmer’s Almanac, and the National Weather Service recently released their summer outlooks, offering varying takes on chances for heat and rain.

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➤ Northern Arizona: A passenger in a commercial truck was discovered riding in a folding lawn chair during a highway traffic stop near Kingman. (Photo)

➤ Tucson: The Pima County Sheriff’s Department named a suspect in a kidnapping case unrelated to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. (More)

➤ West Valley: Two new Sprouts Farmers Market locations are coming to the area, with the first to open July 24 in Buckeye and another in late July in Phoenix. (More)

➤ Flagstaff: The city council approved a tentative 2026-2027 budget of about $627 million, covering roads, parks, and services. (More)

➤ Mesa: Turkey’s national soccer team continued its training at Arizona Athletic Grounds, ahead of its World Cup opener against Australia on Saturday in Vancouver. (Photos)

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➤ Arizona men’s basketball guard Brayden Burries was one of 14 top prospects invited to watch the NBA Draft from the green room. Teammate Koa Peat, also a projected first-rounder, was not among the first wave of invitees. (More)

➤ Arizona Cardinals veterans Jacoby Brissett and Josh Sweat reported to mandatory minicamp but are not participating in team drills. (More)

➤ Team sources said the Phoenix Suns will not pursue a trade for Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant, citing $87 million left on his contract and a preference to stay the course with Devin Booker. (More)

➤ Northern Arizona University’s Hoops Camp drew programs from across the state to Flagstaff this week. (More)

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➤ A Maricopa County judge struck down new groundwater rules for Arizona homebuilders, calling the state’s 133% water supply requirement an illegal tax on developers. (More)

➤ The loss of Iran’s World Cup training base proved costly to Pima County businesses, but local leaders are using the experience to pursue future international events. (More)

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➤ Goodyear officials said motorists should expect heavy traffic for the opening of Arizona’s first Buc-ee’s, set for June 22. (More)

➤ An Arizona couple ran a half-marathon the morning of their wedding day, wearing matching “bride” and “groom” race shirts and crossing the finish line side by side. (More)

➤ Smithsonian STARS brought telescopes and astronomy lessons to rural southeastern Arizona schools, ahead of its plan to roll out the Scientists Taking Astronomy to Rural Schools program statewide starting this fall. (More)

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