No. Arizona’s budget has grown significantly, from approximately $10.1 billion in fiscal year 2019 to about $17.6 billion in fiscal year 2026. When adjusted for inflation, the 2019 budget amounts to roughly $12.7 billion in 2025 dollars — putting the actual increase closer to 40%.
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