With the start of a new fiscal year looming, Republicans and Democrats came to a deal that resulted in a state budget of nearly $18 billion for 2022-23.

More money for infrastructure, education and water issues and raises to state employees are included in the spending package.

This week on The Gaggle, a podcast by the Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, guest host Amanda Luberto talks with Arizona Republic state politics reporters Mary Jo Pitzl and Stacey Barchenger to break down how the legislation will affect you, and the whole state, moving forward.

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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Where will Arizona's money go now that the 2022 budget has been approved?