What's New with FAzA

Friends --

Good News!
The Legislature passed and the Governor signed the FY2008 budget adjustment bill (HB2620). This is good news because the bill limited the Archives Building funding cut to $2 million (instead of the $3.5 million that had been proposed). In addition, the Library and Archives agency cut was limited to $233,000 (instead of the proposed $270,500).

It may seem like a small difference, but it is very important. This will allow for a measured and logical move into the new building so it can open on time this summer.

A larger cut would have been a serious setback. Even so, the new building will need proper care and maintenance for years to come. Continued support will be needed in the future: for equipment, for staffing, and to restore items eliminated in the FY08 budget such as shelves.

In the meantime, we can celebrate this compromise solution and look forward to the day when Arizona can dedicate the building to many years of productive use.

Construction Has Started!
The Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Polly Rosenbaum Archives and History Building took place on Wednesday, September 20, 2006. The location of the building site is on the west side of 19th Avenue between Jackson and Madison streets. At the time of the groundbreaking, a Supporters' Sculpture was unveiled by Speaker of the House Jim Weiers in the 1938 addition of the State Capitol.

View the progress of the construction as of May!

Polly Rosenbaum Archives & History Building

Used with permission. (Disclaimer: This design rendering reflects a construction budget that is currently under discussion and has not been settled or approved.)
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