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Proposition 123

Feb 21, 2026

Proposition 123 extension remains unclear

Key Points:  Senate Republicans pass placeholder Proposition 123 through committee  Sponsor says ESA reform measure, governor’s proposal complicate conversation House Republicans fail to pass mirror legislation, no consensus on 123 […]

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Feb 3, 2026

It actually is as easy as 1-2-3

It’s often said that good policy is also good politics, and that’s especially true when it comes to education funding in Arizona. Proposition 123, which distributes over $300 million annually […]

Jan 30, 2026

Teachers continue to leave the profession, salary remains major issue

Key Points:  Teacher attrition declined, but vacancies, retention woes remain  Educators cite pay, burnout, working conditions as reasons for leaving Study continues conversation on raising pay through Proposition 123 Teacher […]

Jan 17, 2026

Proposition 123 extension triggers competing Republican proposals

Key Points:  House Republicans split on extending Prop. 123 Some want school funding measure to include ESA program Democrats favor clean extension of $300 million funding House Republicans started the […]

Jan 16, 2026

Hobbs’ executive budget focuses on federal uncertainty, affordability and efficiency

Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs’ executive budget focuses on House Resolution 1, affordability initiatives and government efficiency The budget hinges on creating new revenue streams and a reimbursement for border […]

Jan 12, 2026

Hobbs focuses on affordability, bipartisanship in fourth State of the State

Key Points Gov. Katie Hobbs’ fourth State of the State address focused on affordability and bipartisanship Republican leadership indicated most of Hobbs’ proposals would be dead on arrival Hobbs’ address […]

Jan 10, 2026

Pressure mounts at Capitol to extend Proposition 123

Key Points:  Proposition 123 is on Legislature’s radar, but no clear details on reaching consensus  Democrats seek clean renewal, Republicans still aim to tie in school choice Conversations come amid […]

Jan 9, 2026

Gov. Katie Hobbs: Affordability, education and water in 2026

Gov. Katie Hobbs is entering her fourth and final legislative session of her first term — and an election year that could decide whether she gets another term — with […]

Jan 7, 2026

Hobbs’ reelection campaign likely to dominate legislative session

Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs’ reelection campaign is likely to hang over the legislative session Republicans are expected to obstruct the governor at every turn  Consultants say Hobbs should play […]

Jun 17, 2025

House Appropriations passes Proposition 123 measure, paves way for future teacher pay increase

Editor’s note: Updated June 20, 2025 at 9:20 a.m. Key Points:  House Appropriations passed another standard set of Proposition 123 measures School choice protections and charter deregulation could come as […]

May 27, 2025

As budget deadline looms, state officials begin talks

Key Points: Arizona has less than 40 days to complete a state budget before a government shutdown One reason for budget delay is uncertainty over state tax revenue Despite habitual […]

May 16, 2025

No progress on state budget amid Prop. 123 hangup

Key Points: Hobbs won’t talk about budget yet Governor wants Prop. 123 extension settled Lawmakers remain on mid-session break Republicans at the Legislature have addressed most of the bills they […]

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