House Cuts Staff Amid Luxury Spending | Tucson News

Arizona’s State Capitol is cutting staff—11 let go, 3 shifted to seasonal roles—despite lawmakers approving a modest 2.5% budget reduction just two months ago. The House took the biggest financial hit, losing over half a million dollars, while also recently splurging on pricey upgrades like a $600K media studio, new carpeting, and security enhancements. Meanwhile, the Senate and Governor’s Office dodged layoffs entirely, leaving the House’s moves puzzling—and deeply affecting those who lost their jobs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/86ae63c58f2ad72a