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Education plan is raw deal for Arizona’s students
Only an elite few will benefit from an unprecedented and unpopular expansion of education savings accounts, while more than one million Arizona public school students will continue to attend some of the lowest-funded schools in the country.
Education groups give state budget mixed reviews
Though some education groups said it didn’t go far enough, others lauded the $18 billion bipartisan budget passed early Thursday morning as a step in the right direction for K-12 education funding.
Lawmakers finally advance budget, some oppose education proposal
The Fiscal Year 2023 budget is finally on the move with at least one House Democrat in favor and one Republican opposed to it.
Lawmakers need to use budget surplus to fix housing, education crises
Our legislators cannot squander this opportunity to use the budget surplus to address the crises plaguing the state, transforming Arizona for the better now and in the future. It is their duty as public servants.
Budget proposal killed in House committee
Two Republicans joined Democrats Wednesday to kill a scaled-down state budget proposal.
Budget talks stall, lawmakers consider scaled-down option
Legislative leadership is considering a “skinny budget” this year after struggling to get consensus on big projects.
State flush with cash makes for difficult budget negotiations
A Republican lawmaker who says he wants more money for public education is leaving Senate President Karen Fann without the votes she needs for the budget.
A Waiver of the AEL needs your support
It is imperative that the Arizona Legislature pass the Override K-12 Spending Cap before March 1st or Arizona District Schools will immediately face over a BILLION DOLLARS in cuts for... […]
Business needs quick action on school funding
Just like businesses, schools must have a predictable budget as they plan their operations. Unfortunately, schools are at an immediate, grave risk of losing more than a billion dollars. This... […]
Ducey’s 2023 budget: $1 billion jump, rainy day fund stays at 10%
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey proposed a $14.25 billion state budget Friday morning, adding $1 billion in expenditures compared to the 2022 fiscal year and detailing some of the spending priorities... […]
Ducey plots $1 billion water plan, few details in final State of the State address
Gov. Doug Ducey touted his accomplishments and outlined a legislative agenda that includes action on water issues, education, border security and infrastructure in his eighth and final State of the State address on Monday.
Ducey keys on border, water, schools before walk-off
The 2022 legislative session will be Doug Ducey’s eighth and last as governor of Arizona. It’s starting as yet another wave of Covid washes over the state and partisan politics... […]
