Hobbs Restores $16.5 Million in University Funding Using Federal COVID Relief Dollars

NAU to receive $2.6 million as Hobbs restores $16.5 million in funding for state universities

Hobbs said she has federal dollars left over from $4.2 billion allocated to the state in 2021 as part of the federal American Rescue Plan Act.

Hobbs restores $16.5 million in university funding using federal COVID relief dollars

PHOENIX–Gov. Katie Hobbs is using nearly $16.5 million she says she has leftover in COVID funds to restore the funding cuts made earlier this year to state universities.

Hobbs uses leftover COVID funds to restore university budget cuts

In a press release late Tuesday, the Democratic governor did not dispute that she agreed in June to the $18.3 billion spending plan negotiated with Republican lawmakers. That plan included a 2.5% across-the-board cut across multiple state agencies, including the…

Hobbs restores $16.5 million in funding for U of A, ASU and NAU

Governor Katie Hobbs is restoring nearly 16.5 million dollars in COVID relief funds to state universities after earlier budget cuts, aiming to support higher education without disputing the broader budget

Hobbs Allocates Federal Funds to Offset $16.5 Million University Budget Reduction

Arizona’s public universities are set to receive federal funds to offset more than $16 million in state funding reductions approved as part of the FY 2027 budget. Gov. Katie Hobbs announced the allocation Tuesday, saying American Rescue Plan Act funds will cover the one-time 2.5% reduction to the operating lump-sum appropriations for Arizona State University, […]

Gov. Katie Hobbs Funnels $16.4 Million In COVID Relief Funds To Arizona’s Universities

By Staff Reporter | Gov. Katie Hobbs is looking to spend as much of the federal COVID-19 relief funds as possible before Election Day and the December spending deadline. On Tuesday, Hobbs announced the allocation of more than $16.4 million to Arizona’s three public universities.  Arizona State University will receive more than $8 million; Northern […] The post Gov. Katie Hobbs Funnels $16.4 Million In COVID Relief Funds To Arizona’s Universities…