Two Arizona state senators announced Tuesday they would be stepping down from Democratic leadership roles, citing different reasons. The House amended the raise on March 7 and the Senate concurred this evening. State lawmakers worked overnight and passed a $15.6 billion budget in the early morning hours of June 23. The improbable bipartisanship was enabled by an unprecedented surplus topping $5 billion, allowing for a broad array of new spending and savings. While supporters backed raises for state employees and public safety workers as a recruitment tool, opponents questioned why raises for judges were necessary. State employees will get a raise, many for the first time in a decade. Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Range, the Senate General Fund budget committee chairman, said he wasnt aware of the increases until after their approval. A separate bill giving locality pay was scrapped in favor of this bill. Arizona State Retirement System (employees) Ghaddar Samer. But more than that, this is a necessary contract so that we can hold onto the best and brightest., This contract gives the state flexibility when hiring the most high-need jobs, recognizes the incredible institutional knowledge on our team, and the work state employees have done throughout the pandemic, said Lamont spokeswoman Lora Rae Anderson. The Senate completed action on a bill Thursday evening that will provide pay raises for state employees whose wages are outlined in state code. WebRaise Corporate STO Cap by $2 M; Increase Individual STO cap by $250/$500 in FY 24 (2.0) (11.9) (13.0) 10 Expand Vets Property Tax Exemption to all Disability Levels (Savings in '24) (Separate Bill) Yes - see ADE Yes - see ADE Yes - see ADE 11: Eliminate State Equalization Tax Rate see ADE see ADE see ADE 2305. Arizona's unemployment payments haven't been raised in 17 years, but this year two bills are being considered by lawmakers that could move the state up a bit, from second-lowest pay to 38th place. After losing support on the right, House Speaker Rusty Bowers and Senate President Karen Fann had to look elsewhere for votes, and they found them across the aisle. Arizona Revised Statute (A.R.S.) Jim Small is a native Arizonan and has covered state government, policy and politics since 2004, with a focus on investigative and in-depth policy reporting, first as a reporter for the Arizona Capitol Times, then as editor of the paper and its prestigious sister publications. Despite an eventual agreement on the budget, Democratic members tried but failed to introduce a number of amendments to budget bills to introduce a litany of policy changes such as same-day voter registration, upping penalties for price gouging and extending family and medical leave benefits. This is what our state, where voters are nearly evenly divided by party affiliation, has long asked of us to work together, said Rep. Reginald Bolding of Laveen, the top Democrat in the House. 1228 Magnolia Curve, Montgomery AL, 36106. Only a handful of dissenters from each party voted against the package of bills, and Republican Gov. The budget expands the state's Court of Appeals to 28 judges from 22 judges. PHOENIX - Arizona's legislature approved a bipartisan $18 billion spending plan early Thursday that will make substantial investments in public schools, build new highways and pay down long-term debts. He brings strong watchdog sensibilities and creative storytelling skills to the Arizona Mirror. 2021. GOP leaders decided to just take the easy road out, the path of least resistance and give up and just spend, said Sen. Michelle Ugenti-Rita, a Scottsdale Republican who voted against the budget. Reach reporter Stacey Barchenger at stacey.barchenger@arizonarepublic.comor 480-416-5669. WebHeres an example of the formula to be used for a qualified retiree with 20 years of service at the time of retirement: $11.49 X 20 years of service = $229.80 annual PBI, divided by 12 months = $19.15 increase to monthly benefit payment. Here are some highlights about what's in the spending plan. Ducey released a recovery-focused budget for Fiscal Year 2022, and he plans in making investments in K-12 education, public health, public safety, wildfire prevention, infrastructure and more, while also providing tax relief to residents. Hundreds of millions are set aside for water infrastructure as the state faces prolonged drought. The premium pay started flowing to 17,291 of the states approximately 35,000 workers on Nov. 27. FOX 10's Matt Galka reports. The budget is not sound and its not reflective of my conservative values, Ugenti-Rita said. Republicans are widely expected to expand their majority in the 2022 election thanks to new district boundaries that appear to favor the GOP. PASSED Over the last eight years, Arizona has made responsible decisions to live within our means, reduce burdensome government regulations and increase trust in our citizens and the result is a booming economy with record revenues. Ducey is seeking a permanent 15% raise for state troopers, 20% for juvenile and adult corrections employees and pay boosts for several other agencies that total nearly $250 million a year. It is unclear whether Gov. Each of the 3.6 million residents in Connecticut rely on the critical public services state workers provide whether you are standing in line at the DMV, attending a technical school, community college or state university, getting treatment at UConn Health, driving on our roads and bridges, enjoying a state park or beach, or any of the other ubiquitous public services you will be uplifted by these fair and honorable contracts, the State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition wrote in a statement after the Senate vote. All Rights Reserved. The budget also gives raises to judges throughout the court system, from Superior Court up to Supreme Court, costing about $3 million a year, according to budget documents. State employees will get a raise, many for the first time in a decade. Kay Ivey approved of the step changes prior to the boards decision. This year, it comes in the form of the elimination of the state equalization tax, which is levied against properties. That sentiment was echoed by Sen. Rick Gray, a Sun City Republican and the Senates majority leader, who said this was the first true bipartisan budget hed been a part of during his legislative career. The bipartisanship extended to opposition a handful of conservative Republicans and liberal Democrats voted against the budget deal. The cost of living in each state; She says Arizona normally offers 26 weeks of payments; about the same as other states. It also eliminates the state equalization tax, a property tax for education, and backfills it with $330 million from the general fund. Republican leaders had struggled for months to craft a spending plan that could find unanimous support in the fractious GOP caucuses without relying on Democrats. Ironically, it was the Legislatures most conservative lawmakers who forced the hands of GOP leaders when they balked at initial, smaller spending proposals. State lawmakers worked overnight and passed a $15.6 billion budget in the early morning hours of June 23. State law gives the board the autonomy to change employee classifications and pay plans. Lawmakers in the House and Senate ended a months-long impasse, working through the night to approve the budget shortly before sunrise. TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - On Friday, Jan. 15, Arizona Gov. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. State law gives the board the autonomy to change employee classifications and pay plans. The budget has nearly $600 million in new, permanent funding for public schools, up from about $330 million in the original proposal. The result is a booming economy with record revenues, Ducey said in a statement. PHOENIX Governor Doug Ducey today expressed appreciation and gratitude for state workers on Arizona State Employee Recognition Day, thanking them for their dedication to serving the residents of one of the fastest-growing states. "However, the opportunity to truly invest in our public education and secure a brighter future for Arizona students cannot be overlooked. The Legislature set aside $84 million for much-needed job-class-specific pay increases. In a letter to agencies explaining the increases, the board said about 7,500 employees are topped out in their current pay range, and the turnover rate exceeds 17%. May 6, 2022 Updated May 7, 2022. Republicans had sought to let parents use the scholarships to cover the entirety of a private schools tuition instead of the 90% limit that has been in place since the program was created in the early 2000s. The agency has 448 vacancies out of nearly 2,300 approved positions and Ducey wants to spend $31 million a year on DPS raises alone, according to the governors office. The increases are tied to job performance and employees could increase two steps, or 5%, on his or her employment anniversary date. Gov. A proposed expansion of a tax credit to subsidize private school tuition was removed from the must-pass budget, likely dooming it. The budget also includes nearly $1 billion that is earmarked for transportation projects across the state, particularly in rural Arizona. I believe this is the best Democratic, bloated-full-of-pork budget that our money could have ever paid for, Rep. John Fillmore, R-Apache Junction, said in the early hours Thursday as he voted against the budget. Senate Bill 531 applies to teachers, school counselors, school service personnel and State Troopers. By increasing the number of steps in the salary ranges, agencies have a way to reward long-term employees based on performance, and provide a mechanism to allow employees growth in their respective salary ranges, State Personnel Director Jackie Graham told Alabama Daily News. Expanding the court will give RepublicanGov. Sen. Michell Ugenti-Rita, R-Scottsdale, blasted the spending plan as grotesque and loaded with pork. In the House, fiscal conservatives railed against the new spending, particularly the money dedicated for highway construction projects. In the budget deal, Democrats also were able to change how money given to schools for for capital costs like transportation, technology and textbooks. Hundreds of millions are set aside for water infrastructure as the state faces prolonged drought. News Release. After losing support on the right, House Speaker Rusty Bowers and Senate President Karen Fann had to look elsewhere for votes, and they found them across the aisle. Arizona's legislature approved a bipartisan $18 billion spending plan early Thursday that will make substantial investments in public schools, build new highways and pay down long-term debts. The bill now heads to the Governors desk to await his signature to become law. Arizona's legislature approved a bipartisan $18 billion spending plan early Thursday that will make substantial investments in public schools, build new highways and pay down long-term debts. The added funding includes phasing in funding for low-income students starting at $50 million in the upcoming fiscal year and growing to $100 million in three years and special education. The budget also includes a provision that caps the revenue the state receives from sports betting at 10%, which Kingman Republican Rep. Regina Cobb said it was needed to keep the state competitive with states like Nevada. The improbable bipartisanship was enabled by an unprecedented surplus topping $5 billion, allowing for a broad array of new spending and savings. The State Personnel Board last week voted to add four steps of 2.5% to employees pay structure. "Frankly, a majority of this budget does not align with the priorities of Democrats," Senate Minority Leader Rebecca Rios, D-Phoenix, said in a statement. The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. March 10, 2022. More than just prices:Theadditional inflation effects you should know. 0. The Senate completed action on a bill Thursday evening that will provide pay raises for state employees whose wages are outlined in state code. The agreements, which unions ratified earlier this spring, are retroactive to the start of this fiscal year, which began last July 1. I dont think we have a competitiveness problem here in Arizona, Rep. Kelli Butler, D-Paradise Valley, said, citing the, made in the state since its implementation and the states meager tax collections. Arizona's legislature approved a bipartisan $18 billion spending plan early Thursday that will make substantial investments in public schools, build new highways and pay down long-term debts. With this budget, were putting those dollars to good use and investing in priorities that Republicans and Democrats alike can agree on.. The budget also includes a bigger write-off for people who donate to qualified charities and foster care organizations. Sen. Cathy Osten defending the SEBAC deal. But for me, its encouraging that we have actually come together.. The state and unions have the option of continuing the same level of raises for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, or they can negotiate different compensation levels. Senate Bill 531 applies to teachers, school counselors, school service personnel and State Troopers. Reporter Jerod MacDonald-Evoy joined the Arizona Mirror from the Arizona Republic, where he spent 4 years covering everything from dark money in politics to Catholic priest sexual abuse scandals. By: Jim Small and Jerod MacDonald-Evoy - June 23, 2022 5:24 am. Arizona lawmakers have approved a nearly $18 billion spending plan for the budget year ahead just one week before their deadline to do so. The budget did include bipartisan measures for criminal justice reform, such as a revived measure that will create a new division within the Department of Public Safety to investigate use-of-force incidents and criminal misconduct by police officers. Updated: 6:21 AM MST June 23, 2022 State employees will get a raise, many for the first time in a decade. These class-specific raises are in addition to the 3.25% raise and lump-sum payments and will also go into effect July 1, 2022 and be reflected on the July 25 paycheck. Originally Published: June 23, 2022 10:52 a.m. Whoops! Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy | Arizona Mirror. WebDeputy Chief Investment Officer. There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. This is what our state, where voters are nearly evenly divided by party affiliation, has long asked of us to work together, said Rep. Reginald Bolding of Laveen, the top Democrat in the House. Every single budgets bad, Gray said. Our priorities are so misplaced if were saying we are conservative, she said. The final budget adds about 20 staff members to his Border Strike Force within the Department of Public Safety, and the $200 million-plus for border security includes: $20 million for a jail in Cochise County, $10 million for the Arizona National Guard, $53 million to retain and hire sheriffs officers, $15 million to transport asylum seekers outside of Arizona, as well as other priorities. The Regular Session ends Saturday March 12 at midnight. The package of budget bills passed with overwhelming support, highly unusual in the modern era. Pass it along to the KTAR News team here. The House is adjourned until tomorrow, March 1 at 9:30 a.m. by Jim Small, Arizona Mirror June 23, 2022. Watching is one of those who spoke against it, Sen. Craig Miner. News Release. Likely there will be some sort of compromise concerning the two state bills. Arizona state employees get raises without needed OKs. Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. The budget is not sound and its not reflective of my conservative values, Ugenti-Rita said. The budget also makes a $1.1 billion deposit into the pension fund for public safety and corrections officers, paying off the states unfunded liability for future retirement benefits. There is ample evidence that this is a fair contract, a reasonable contract, an affordable contract, she said of Connecticuts wage hikes. With single-vote Republican majorities in each chamber of the Legislature unable to come together, it took seven Senate Democrats to join in andpass the main budget legislation, while 27 of 29 Democratic members of the House voted in support. Each year includes a 2.5% general wage increase, as well as a step hike for all but the most senior workers. Rowan has spent the last few months going through unemployment data from states, giving context to the problems we are seeing now. State lawmakers worked overnight and passed a $15.6 billion budget in the early morning hours of June 23. He has also served as the editor and executive director of the Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting. Despite an eventual agreement on the budget, Democratic members tried but failed to introduce a number of amendments to budget bills to introduce a litany of policy changes such as, extending family and medical leave benefits, UPDATED Trumps fake electors: Heres the full list, How David Stevens is making Cochise County a 'laboratory', A GOP showdown over the debt limit could grip Congress and. (File photo by Howard Fischer/For the Miner). December 9, 2014 Leave a comment. The Senate gave final approval Friday to a four-year package of raises for state employees that includes $3,500 in bonuses to help stem a surge in worker retirements. Arizona Gov. PHOENIX Governor Doug Ducey today expressed appreciation and gratitude for state workers on Arizona State Employee Recognition Day, thanking them for their dedication to serving the residents of one of the fastest-growing states. That is one provision I am glad to see in here, Rep. Reginald Bolding, D-Phoenix, remarked, adding that Speaker of the House Rusty Bowers, R-Mesa, had been instrumental in getting the measure, which will allow agencies to request DPS to conduct independent investigations, into the criminal justice portion of the state budget. Fazio said it reflects the pull unions have on state government, and that taxpayers will end up footing the bill. May 4, 2022. May 4, 2022. A virtual reality experience is launching in Phoenix, allowing visitors to submerge themselves in history while touring the Anne Frank House. Arizona Revised Statute (A.R.S.) Two bills are moving through the Arizona legislature that could bring more money to unemployment earners. Those who have voted against it say they want to see a restructuring of DES before handing them more money. In his last budget plan, Gov. The budget also makes a $1.1 billion deposit into the pension fund for public safety and corrections officers, paying off the states unfunded liability for future retirement benefits. 1/. Across the Capitol complex, most of the bills in the Senate won the approval of at least 18 of the 30 senators. ", Education:House vote puts Arizona on cusp of largest school voucher program in US. May 6, 2022 Updated May 7, 2022. Our stories may be republished online or in print under Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. While annual retirements usually range from 2,000 to 2,500 per calendar year, more than 3,400 state employees have either retired or filed their written intentions to do so between January and March 31, 2022 alone. It is unclear whether Gov. Agencies are not required to give the increases. Cities and counties in Arizona are also struggling to fill positions because of low pay, and Ducey said in his state of the state address last week that his 15% pay hike would make troopers the best paid officers in the state. May 4, 2022. That would be increased to $160. March 10, 2022. One of the most exciting elements of the MLB offseason is the Arizona Fall League, which began its 30th season Monday. The contracts allow workers to accept the $2,500 extra payment and still retire before July 1. $160 per employee a year to $186 per employee a year. It was not a great situation," said Lisa Rowan, a consumer finance reporter with Forbes Advisor. Graham said the possible costs of the increases are not available. The Senate is adjourned until tomorrow, March 11, at 11 a.m. Nobody loves a budget once all the compromises are made, said Senate Majority Leader Rick Gray, R-Sun City. $225,000.05. And the minority party convinced Republicans to strip an expansion of the states school tuition organization program out of the budget. The budget is not sound and its not reflective of my conservative values, Ugenti-Rita said. It also eliminates the state equalization tax, a property tax for education, and backfills it with $330 million from the general fund. Arizona Department of Administration. Every single budgets bad, Gray said. The Senate gave final approval Friday to a four-year package of raises for state employees that includes $3,500 in bonuses to help stem a surge in worker retirements. Instead of one rate for district schools and a higher rate for charter schools, the money will instead be distributed per student at identical rates. But Osten said the agreements are essential to maintain a state workforce that is at its smallest size since the 1950s, an argument Lamont has made as well. Jeffrey Hawkins, president of the Arizona State Troopers Association, said the premium pay is sorely needed at the agency that not only patrols state highways but does investigations, runs a crime lab and does many other law enforcement jobs. Arizona state officials gave pay raises to 169 government workers without getting the required approval from the Department of Arizona Department of Administration. State employees will get a raise, many for the first time in a decade. Picking which streaming services to subscribe to are difficult choices, and there is no room for internet that cannot handle increased demands. $225,000.05. On Friday, she said its the boards hope that the step increases assistrecruitment and retention efforts. It also eliminates the state equalization tax, a property tax for education, and backfills it with $330 million from the general fund. Last year, Graham told ADN agencies were struggling to find employees and her department was reviewing ways to keep them. Boyer, who started as a Senate staffer and has been a lawmaker for a decade, said this is the first bipartisan budget in at least 15 years. WebRaise Corporate STO Cap by $2 M; Increase Individual STO cap by $250/$500 in FY 24 (2.0) (11.9) (13.0) 10 Expand Vets Property Tax Exemption to all Disability Levels (Savings in '24) (Separate Bill) Yes - see ADE Yes - see ADE Yes - see ADE 11: Eliminate State Equalization Tax Rate see ADE see ADE see ADE The House, where Democrats also hold a majority, approved the package 96-52 on Thursday. That includes $544 million for border security, roughly half of it for a wall, and $1 billion for highway construction, including widening Interstate 10 north of Casa Grande. State workers get a 10% pay raise, the first across-the-board pay hike in more than a decade. Doug Ducey is expected to sign the $18 billion budget approved by the Legislature this week. Those tax credits will be adjusted for inflation, increasing the savings to donors. Her office did not respond to questions seeking that clarification. We ask that you edit only for style or to shorten, provide proper attribution and link to our web site. Lawmakers in the House and Senate ended a months-long impasse, working through the night to approve the budget shortly before sunrise. In the House of Representatives, most of the budget bills garnered at least 40 votes in the 60-member chamber. Hundreds of millions are set aside for water infrastructure as the state faces prolonged drought. He pointed to officer pay in Texas and California, where rookie California Highway Patrol officers start at $93,000 a year. Sen. Martin Quezada, a Glendale Democrat, spoke out against plans to spend $335 million for a wall on the southern border, which he said would be useless in stopping people from crossing. He has been the state finances reporter at CT Mirror since it launched in 2010. 0. Ducey is seeking a permanent 15% raise for state troopers, 20% for juvenile and adult corrections employees and pay boosts for several other agencies that total nearly $250 million a year. Karamargin, Duceys spokesman, said there is increasing competitiveness in all sorts of jobs. 2023 The Conneticut News Project. GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX. Contents of this site are Copyright 2023 Kingman Miner and Western News&Info, Inc. All rights reserved. Other state employee raises are reflected in the budget bill that is expected to be finalized before the end of the Regular Session. The merit raises are separate from cost of living increases sometimes approved by the Legislature. The merit raises are separate from cost of living increases sometimes approved by the Legislature. Tune in to FOX 10 Phoenixfor the latestnews: By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Arizona Department of Administration. Republicans are widely expected to expand their majority in the 2022 election thanks to new district boundaries that appear to favor the GOP. Theres plenty in the budget Ducey can brag about as accomplishments for his final year in office: The deposit into the rainy day fund, over $200 million for border security, raises for state employees and public safety workers. Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy | Arizona Mirror. A proposed expansion of a tax credit to subsidize private school tuition was removed from the must-pass budget, likely dooming it. Web2022 Top Companies; Morning Scoop. Senate Bill 531 applies to teachers, school counselors, school service personnel and State Troopers. It would raise payments from $240 to $320, with a second increase to $400 when the state's unemployment fund is back to its normal level. Sen. Martin Quezada, a Glendale Democrat, spoke out against plans to spend $335 million for a wall on the southern border, which he said would be useless in stopping people from crossing. It is unclear whether Gov. C.J. It allows state and local governments to boost pay by up to $13 per hour for essential workers and allows a maximum per-employee amount of $25,000. The agreement would cost the state nearly $1.9 billion over four fiscal years, according to nonpartisan fiscal analysts. Deputy Chief Investment Officer. Republicans last year cut $1.7 billion in income taxes. Some Republicans have said the hefty bonuses are only an election-year stunt from Lamont, a Democrat, to shore up his standing with his labor base. $225,000.05. Keith is a graduate of and a former journalism instructor at the University of Connecticut. WebHeres an example of the formula to be used for a qualified retiree with 20 years of service at the time of retirement: $11.49 X 20 years of service = $229.80 annual PBI, divided by 12 months = $19.15 increase to monthly benefit payment. The Senate completed action on a bill Thursday evening that will provide pay raises for state employees whose wages are outlined in state code. Ducey is seeking a permanent 15% raise for state troopers, 20% for juvenile and adult corrections employees and pay boosts for several other agencies that total nearly $250 million a year. Giving taxpayers their money back, especially as inflation soars, is the only truly conservative action, she said but the Senate rejected two of her amendments to do that. That view was not shared by some of her Democratic colleagues. Gov. As part of House Bill 1, also known as the executive branch budget, state employees will receive an 8% across-the-board raise in the next fiscal year. The bonuses, the GOP argued, are hardly the key to retaining workers, as the governor and other Democrats claim. Subscribe to azcentral.com today. We ask that you edit only for style or to shorten, provide proper attribution and link to our web site. Now, this budget isnt perfect. "Are we having trouble hiring Supreme Court justices and needing to increase their salary for some reason?" After months of trying to craft a budget that could pass with just Republican votes, GOP leaders this week introduced a budget that aimed to peel off a small number of Democrats. WebDeputy Chief Investment Officer. 2021. These class-specific raises are in addition to the 3.25% raise and lump-sum payments and will also go into effect July 1, 2022 and be reflected on the July 25 paycheck. Arizona lawmakers approve bipartisan $18 billion budget, Students ill after coming into contact with weed killer at Arizona elementary school, Fishermen find remains of missing man inside shark, New Funding Bridges Gap Between Communities, Prison, nonprofit and restaurant raise funds for underage DUI, drug programs, Car theft victims family speaks out after woman pleads guilty to murder. PHOENIX Governor Doug Ducey today expressed appreciation and gratitude for state workers on Arizona State Employee Recognition Day, thanking them for their dedication to serving the residents of one of the fastest-growing states. 1/. Duceys budget director, Matt Gress, informed the Republican Senate president and House speaker of his decision to tap the funds for premium pay in a Dec. 9 letter. The latest Arizona headlines, national news events of the day + sports, weather, and traffic updates. Nobody loves a budget once all the compromises are made, said Senate Majority Leader Rick Gray, R-Sun City. 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