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. Last Name (Optional First Name with no comma), Arizona State Retirement System (employees), Public Safety Personnel Retirement System, Psychiatric Medical Program Administrator, Health Care Cost Containment System - AHCCCS. Hundreds of millions are set aside for water infrastructure as the state faces prolonged drought. GOP and Democratic leaders agreed to add $526 million in new ongoing funding for K-12 schools, a substantial increase from the GOPs initial proposal. Doug Ducey is expected to sign the $18 billion budget approved by the Legislature this week. 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. Osten said the raises reflect the valuable work state employees provide daily, and particularly throughout the coronavirus pandemic. 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. She noted that West Virginia recently granted state employees a 5% raise while Arizona bumped pay for its correction officers by 20% and for workers in many other departments by 10%. State employees will get a raise, many for the first time in a decade. We ask that you edit only for style or to shorten, provide proper attribution and link to our web site. The Republican governors office did not announce that he was using cash from President Joe Bidens American Rescue Plan Act to provide 20% pay boosts to the states corrections officers, 15% increases to state troopers and 10% increases to workers at the departments of child safety, economic security, juvenile corrections, transportation and health services. 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Doug Ducey, who appoints judges, a chance to further shape a conservative bench just ahead of his departure from office. State workers get a 10% pay raise, the first across-the-board pay hike in more than a decade. The merit raises are separate from cost of living increases sometimes approved by the Legislature. The budget also makes a $1.1 billion deposit into the pension fund for public safety and corrections officers, paying off the state's unfunded liability for future retirement benefits. Rowan has spent the last few months going through unemployment data from states, giving context to the problems we are seeing now. It is unclear whether Gov. The Legislature set aside $84 million for much-needed job-class-specific pay increases. Those who have voted against it say they want to see a restructuring of DES before handing them more money. 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. A Silver Alert was issued Tuesday evening for a 80-year-old man with a medical condition last seen in Queen Creek. 2021. The budget is made up of 17 pieces of legislation and amounts to hundreds of pages. Agencies are not required to give the increases. A separate bill giving locality pay was scrapped in favor of this bill. Our stories may be republished online or in print under Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Arizona state employees get raises without needed OKs. It is unclear whether Gov. The result is a booming economy with record revenues, Ducey said in a statement. The bill now heads to the Governors desk to await his signature to become law. And the budget includes another $200 million for school repairs and another $50 million for school safety initiatives. 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. Hundreds of millions are set aside for water infrastructure as the state faces prolonged drought. Budget impasse:Republican fighting over promises, big spending stalls Arizona budget plan as deadline looms. 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. 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That will save property owners a collective $300 million. 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. 2023 The Conneticut News Project. $225,000.05. 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. Their agreement adds $80 million in combined additional funding for Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University, bringing their funding boosts in line with additional money already allocated to the University of Arizona. 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. In the House, fiscal conservatives railed against the new spending, particularly the money dedicated for highway construction projects. 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. KTARs Community Spotlight focuses on the Boys & Girls Club of the Valley and the work to incorporate esports into children's lives. The improbable bipartisanship was enabled by an unprecedented surplus topping $5 billion, allowing for a broad array of new spending and savings. Tab will move on to the next part of the site rather than go through menu items. Arizona state employees get raises without needed OKs. Her office did not respond to questions seeking that clarification. 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 Arizona Revised Statute (A.R.S.) Picking which streaming services to subscribe to are difficult choices, and there is no room for internet that cannot handle increased demands. Contents of this site are Copyright 2023 Kingman Miner and Western News&Info, Inc. All rights reserved. But for me, its encouraging that we have actually come together. The plan includes a handful of small, targeted tax cuts for farm machines and private planes but no large-scale reductions. "So acknowledging the importance of these positions at this time where staffing is such a big issue across the board, we thought this was a good thing to do.". 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. I dont believe, fundamentally, that this agreement is fair at all.. A proposed expansion of a tax credit to subsidize private school tuition was removed from the must-pass budget, likely dooming it. Tiny majorities in both chambers meant opposition from a single Republican lawmaker was enough to sink the budget if Democrats were united in opposition. A virtual reality experience is launching in Phoenix, allowing visitors to submerge themselves in history while touring the Anne Frank House. Expanding the court will give RepublicanGov. May 4, 2022. This was not an easy process but this is what a negotiated budget compromise looks like, said House Minority Leader Reginald Bolding, a Phoenix Democrat. By: Jim Small and Jerod MacDonald-Evoy - June 23, 2022 5:24 am. He brings strong watchdog sensibilities and creative storytelling skills to the Arizona Mirror. Public education gets a $1 billion increase, which could translate into higher teacher pay, physical improvements for crumbling school buildings and put more police officers in schools. Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This proposed contract is a raw deal for the working people of this state, said Sen. Ryan Fazio, R-Greenwich, who noted state workers, on average, would receive more than $10,000 in total added compensation over four years. Long-serving state employees may be eligible for pay increases of up to 10% over the next few years. Arizona Department of Administration. by Jim Small, Arizona Mirror June 23, 2022. Rep. Kelli Butler, D-Phoenix, asked earlier this week with a dose of sarcasm. $160 per employee a year to $186 per employee a year. TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - On Friday, Jan. 15, Arizona Gov. Bipartisan budget boosts school funding, state employee pay raises, transportation. HB 2805 was introduced by Republican Representative David Cook. State employees will get a raise, many for the first time in a decade. They also agreed to technical changes in a formula for distributing money to schools and $4 million each for school testing and 2022 election costs. Ironically, it was the Legislature's most conservative lawmakers who forced the hands of GOP leaders when they balked at initial, smaller spending proposals. Additionally, the States workforce has declined by more than 1,500 employees in the last two years. The larger raise for troopers came out of debate about locality pay for state troopers in competitive areas, particularly Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan counties. By: Jim Small and Jerod MacDonald-Evoy - June 23, 2022 5:24 am. 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. $225,000.05. 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. 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. State employees will get a raise, many for the first time in a decade. 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. $160 per employee a year to $186 per employee a year. Deputy Chief Investment Officer. The merit raises are separate from cost of living increases sometimes approved by the Legislature. 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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. May 6, 2022 Updated May 7, 2022. State law gives the board the autonomy to change employee classifications and pay plans. The improbable bipartisanship was enabled by an unprecedented surplus topping $5 billion, allowing for a broad array of new spending and savings. It also eliminates the state equalization tax, a property tax for education, and backfills it with $330 million from the general fund. Ducey hailed the deal, saying his policies of limited spending and regulation cuts can be credited for the surplus, although massive federal COVID-19 relief money also was a major contributor. 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. The employee pay raise bill got to the finish line with a $10,000 raise for State Troopers, up from the original $2,550 figure. I was told the choice is that bill or more investment in K-12 schools, and I chose our K-12 public schools.. State workers get a 10% pay raise, the first across-the-board pay hike in more than a decade. Part-timers would be eligible for prorated bonuses. 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. Their agreement adds $80 million in combined additional funding for Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University, bringing their funding boosts in line with additional money already allocated to University of Arizona. And it puts another $425 million in the rainy day fund to help the state weather a potential recession. While supporters backed raises for state employees and public safety workers as a recruitment tool, opponents questioned why raises for judges were necessary. Hundreds of millions are set aside for water infrastructure as the state faces prolonged drought. Sen. Michell Ugenti-Rita, R-Scottsdale, blasted the spending plan as grotesque and loaded with pork. 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. 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. The Legislature set aside $84 million for much-needed job-class-specific pay increases. Those tax credits will be adjusted for inflation, increasing the savings to donors. Arizona Revised Statute (A.R.S.) 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. State lawmakers worked overnight and passed a $15.6 billion budget in the early morning hours of June 23. Sen. Sean Bowie, a moderate Phoenix Democrat, joined with moderate Republican Sen. Paul Boyer to push for more school funding, noting that in all more than $1 billion in new school funding was in the plan, with more than half ongoing. 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. Please reload the page and try again. Connecticut holds $3.1 billion in its rainy day fund, equal to 15% of annual operating costs the maximum allowed by law. Fazio said it reflects the pull unions have on state government, and that taxpayers will end up footing the bill. She says one day, federal money will run out, so states need to start thinking long-term. State law gives the board the autonomy to change employee classifications and pay plans. Contents of this site are Copyright 2023 Kingman Miner and Western News&Info, Inc. All rights reserved. News Release. The package of budget bills passed with overwhelming support, highly unusual in the modern era. Lawmakers haven't forgotten the dire days of crafting a budget when facing a $1 billion shortfalleight years ago or after the Great Recession in 2008 and 2009. Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. 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. 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. "But Id say that Arizona in general has not followed the market trend when it comes to police pay.". The budget puts another $425 million into the rainy day fund, an emergency savings account, adding to $1 billion already stashed away. 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. 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. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, INTERACTIVE RADAR: Tracking winter storm in Arizona, HIRING: Find companies that need workers in AZ, FAQ: Business resources for Arizona residents. "So yeah, well deserved and hopefully it does what the intent was, to try to stop the high number of regrettable attrition that we have, increased retirement, guys going out earlier than they probably would have.". Senate Bill 531 applies to teachers, school counselors, school service personnel and State Troopers. It is unclear whether Gov. Kay Ivey approved of the step changes prior to the boards decision. Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Range, the Senate General Fund budget committee chairman, said he wasnt aware of the increases until after their approval. State employees will get a raise, many for the first time in a decade. Doug Ducey was expected to approve it. And the minority party convinced Republicans to strip an expansion of the states school tuition organization program out of the budget. | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy. 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. 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. 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. As of April 8, 2021, both bills have passed where they were introduced and are awaiting full-floor discussions in the other. (File photo by Howard Fischer/For the Miner). We were trying to get people not to retire well, thats not what this agreement does, said Sen. Craig Miner of Litchfield, ranking GOP senator on the Appropriations Committee. Doug Ducey was expected to approve it. 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. 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 A proposed expansion of a tax credit to subsidize private school tuition was removed from the must-pass budget, likely dooming it. That paperwork sets the guidelines for how Arizona can spend its influx of cash, including a$4 billion-plus surplus to end the current year. Senate Bill 531 applies to teachers, school counselors, school service personnel and State Troopers. The budget also includes a bigger write-off for people who donate to qualified charities and foster care organizations. Ironically, it was the Legislatures most conservative lawmakers who forced the hands of GOP leaders when they balked at initial, smaller spending proposals. Ducey listed water, education, and border security as his priorities. Sen. Cathy Osten defending the SEBAC deal. We are overpaying. A proposed expansion of a tax credit to subsidize private school tuition was removed from the must-pass budget, likely dooming it. PHOENIX (AP) Arizonas 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. Its not just line DPS troopers that are getting premium pay; dispatchers, crime lab technicians, radio repair staff and many others are getting premium pay, which ends on June 30. The Senate completed action on a bill Thursday evening that will provide pay raises for state employees whose wages are outlined in state code. All Rights Reserved. He added that GOP leaders could have achieved this pathetic budget about 60 days ago instead of waiting until late June. For 2023, lawmakers approved a 4% raise for state employees. 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. The cost of living in each state; She says Arizona normally offers 26 weeks of payments; about the same as other states. In his last budget plan, Gov. The Senate completed action on a bill Thursday evening that will provide pay raises for state employees whose wages are outlined in state code. Graham said the majority of employees at the top of their current pay structure will not see an immediate increase, but will at least be eligible for a pay increase within the next few years.. But for Democrats, this may have been the last chance for the foreseeable future to make an imprint on the state budget. Hundreds of millions are set aside for water infrastructure as the state faces prolonged drought. 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. Graham said the possible costs of the increases are not available. All rights reserved. State employees have stepped up and answered the call of Bipartisan budget boosts school funding, state employee pay raises, transportation. GOP minority says taxpayers got a raw deal, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window). 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. Duceys office routinely issues news releases when he allocates cash from the pot of COVID-19 relief money he controls, but that wasnt done this time. Republicans last year cut $1.7 billion in income taxes. The children of a Phoenix resident filed a lawsuit against a Phoenix mortuary on Monday after their mother's body was mistakenly cremated. 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