Arizona Lawmakers Appear Set To Approve 'Baseline Budget'

By Mark Brodie, Steve Goldstein
Published: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - 12:33pm
Updated: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - 12:44pm
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Arizona businesses and public spaces are shutting down across the state to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. And now, the Arizona Legislature might do so as well.

Republican leaders in both the state House and Senate are planning to pass a baseline budget and any bills needed to keep government agencies in operation. That is expected this week.

Howard Fischer of Capitol Media Services joined The Show to fill in the blanks.

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