The Arizona Legislature is back in session and with it comes the first major look at the state’s budget picture. This week, we recap what the Governor is prioritizing in her FY 2027 budget recommendation, how it compares to the JLBC Baseline, and, most importantly, what it all means for counties.

View CSA's analysis on the county touchpoints in the state budget here.

To view our Budget and Legislative Priorities, click here.

To access the Governor's budget recommendation, click here.

To view the JLBC Baseline, click here.

In this episode, we break down our adopted resolution focused on court funding, and what it means for counties across the state. Join us as we unpack the court-county relationship, why court costs are placing increasing strain on county budgets, and what county leaders are calling the Legislature and the judicial branch to do.

Adopted Court Funding Resolution

2025 Summit Briefing Materials

County 101 Handout

Judicial Salary Handout

Indigent Defense Case Study

To learn more about courts and criminal justice, explore our website at https://www.countysupervisors.org/courts

In this week's episode, we sit down with Maricopa County Supervisor Kate Brophy McGee. Listen in as we talk about her journey from the statehouse to supervisor, the complexities of county government, and the importance of building strong relationships between the state and the counties.