appropriation; Apache Junction; rural development

HB 2071 appropriates $15.5 million from Arizona's state general fund for the city of Apache Junction in fiscal year 2026-2027. The funds are allocated specifically to support a rural small business and workforce hub ($5 million), rural infrastructure revitalization ($6 million), and the development of a rural health and community services facility ($4.5 million). These appropriations directly affect Apache Junction's local government, providing dedicated funding for targeted community development projects. The bill establishes concrete financial support for these three defined purposes without altering existing laws or creating new regulations.