Press Releases

There’s a lot to like in this budget–and one major disappointment.

Yesterday evening, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed SB1331, which would have forced school boards to allow parents with concealed carry permits to bring their guns on to campuses. She also vetoed HB2332, which would have made ineffective, NRA-sponsored gun safety classes mandatory for Arizona middle and high school students. 

Our 2023 Educators' Budget highlights the investments needed to address Arizona's educator retention crisis.

Earlier today, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed SB1305, which would have left educators vulnerable to steep fines and disciplinary action for teaching the truth about race, history and current events.

Enough with the political posturing. Legislators who genuinely wish to support educators and invest in public education should vote NO on HB2800 and focus on real proposals to address our educator retention crisis.

With the passage of HCR2001 by the Arizona State Senate a few minutes ago, the education funding cap (also known as the aggregate expenditure limit or AEL) has officially been waived for the 2022-2023 school year.

​​​​​​​Today, Arizona’s Education Governor released a budget proposal that will make an historic investment into our public schools.

Having a governor who makes public education a priority is a game changer for Arizona, a fact made clear in Governor Katie Hobbs’ State of the State Address on January 9, 2023.

AEA-recommended Candidate Katie Hobbs Wins Governor’s Race

Historic Bi-partisan Budget Passed with $1 Billion in Increased Education Funding.