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Bill to extend schools sales tax faces long odds to pass
An Apache Junction Republican has introduced legislation that would permanently extend a state sales tax that generates more than $644 million in annual funding for public schools.
Ducey’s 2nd centrist State of the State speech no longer stirs Democrats
This time around, Arizona Democratic lawmakers aren’t falling for Gov. Doug Ducey’s centrist approach designed to add more money to schools and attack the opioid crisis.
Governor’s school funding plan would restore capital dollars to pre-recession levels
The proposal would put an immediate $100 million this coming school year into an account that is earmarked for "soft capital,'' things like computers, books and school buses.
Ducey to call special session on opioids, promises ‘full commitment’ to K-12
The governor also said the state will restore cuts made during the Great Recession to formula funding for K-12 schools, but details on how much money and where it will come from won’t be known until the governor releases his budget on Friday.
The Breakdown, Episode 1: Opening day
On the inaugural episode of The Breakdown, our reporters lay out what they're expecting to see this legislative session.
2018 Legislative forecast: Finding money for public schools
Gov. Doug Ducey kicks off the legislative session Monday with a call for more education funding -- but not with the tax hikes that some say are necessary to provide truly adequate funding for schools.
A rundown of issues likely to rise in 2018 legislative session
While public education is expected to be the top issue when lawmakers return on Monday, a few other subjects are likely to command some attention.
Ducey announces plans for customs center at East Valley airport
The agreement will expedite the ability of U.S. companies to export goods to Mexico and beyond without additional hassles once reaching their final destination.
Educators present plan to fund public schools without raising taxes
Hoping to set the agenda, a coalition of educators and others laid out options that could generate more than $950 million for education this coming year, all without a general hike in sales taxes.
Arizona-Mexico work to improve rapport while nations collide
Gov. Doug Ducey sees Arizona’s position as a border state as a benefit, not a liability, and his perspective is largely informed by economic realities.
Bill to limit government restrictions on painkillers introduced
Rep. Jay Lawrence, R-Scottsdale, introduced a bill last week that would seek to prohibit the state from limiting the number of prescription pain pills that can be prescribed to a patient.
Dem leader says new Senate harassment policy doesn’t go far enough
A move by Senate leadership to update the chamber's harassment policy is provoking some criticism over what is not included.
