Join us as we explore Arizona’s economic outlook with Jim Rounds, President and CEO of Rounds Consulting Group. We discuss whether Arizona may already be experiencing an economic downturn, what current economic trends could mean for the state’s budget, and how workforce shortages, population growth, housing affordability, and water constraints could shape Arizona’s future. We also examine the role of economic development and infrastructure investment in supporting long-term growth, along with what state policymakers should consider as they navigate an uncertain fiscal environment.

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

In this episode, we break down Arizona’s fiscal outlook following the October meeting of the Finance Advisory Committee (FAC). We discuss updated revenue and spending projections, emerging budget pressures, and what the latest numbers could mean as lawmakers prepare for the upcoming legislative session.

We also explore key state agency budget requests and their potential implications for counties, including county ALTCS contributions, probation funding, and child care funding.

View the FAC meeting materials here

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

This week, the CSA team recaps the County Supervisors Association’s 22nd Annual Policy Summit, held in Coconino County. Each year, the Summit brings together county supervisors and leaders to discuss shared challenges, exchange ideas, and establish the policy priorities that will guide CSA’s advocacy during the upcoming legislative session.

A special thank you to Coconino County for hosting this year’s Summit, as well as our legislative panelists, county supervisors, and all of the attendees who helped make it such a productive gathering.

Learn more about CSA’s 2027 legislative priorities and advocacy:

• 2027 Policy Outcome Report: 2026 CSA Summit - Outcome Report.pdf
• CSA Advocacy Page: https://www.countysupervisors.org/advocacy