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.

In this episode, we sit down with CSA President Alton Joe Shepherd, Supervisor, District 2, Apache County. Listen in as we talk about his journey to County Supervisor, his vision for CSA over the next year, and the importance of collaboration at all levels of leadership.

To learn more about CSA, visit our website at https://www.countysupervisors.org/

Arizona’s counties are proud to support Coconino County Treasurer Sarah Benatar in her run for NACo 2nd Vice President! Tune in as she shares more about her candidacy, her commitment to restoring local power, and how collaboration across counties can shape stronger communities nationwide.

When counties decide, communities thrive.

Visit https://www.sarah4naco.com/ to connect and learn more.

In this episode, our team talks progress on county priorities, previews some emerging issues and outlines some key dates for county folks to know.

To see CSA’s policy agenda and resolutions, please see www.countysupervisors.org/advocacy

In this episode, we feature audio from our November learning series with Professor Rhett Larson of ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. He breaks down the major water issues impacting Arizona—particularly those involving the Colorado River—and offers his perspective on the path forward.

To view his slide deck, click here.

In this episode, we break down CSA’s Transportation Resolution and explore the policy factors shaping Arizona’s transportation system. Find out why county HURF only buys about half of what it could ten years ago, and less than a third of what it could have when the Legislature last set the gas tax in 1990.

Special thanks to Economist Jim Rounds, Graham County Supervisor Paul David, and Mohave County Manager Sam Elters for their insights.

Click here to read CSA's Transportation Resolution.

To learn more about HURF resources and other transportation needs, visit our website at https://www.countysupervisors.org/transportation