Poll shows Prop. 123 with slim majority
On the eve of the special election, a poll shows Proposition 123 prevailing with a relatively modest victory.
K-12 lawsuit could take years to settle if Prop. 123 is defeated
Years of litigation paved the way to Proposition 123, and if the measure fails, several more years’ worth of courtroom battles would likely be the result.
GOLIATH VS. DEWIT: Proposition 123 becomes a campaign of asymmetrical warfare
The campaign for Proposition 123 has millions of dollars, television ads, support from prominent figures from across Arizona’s political and business worlds, and the power of Gov. Doug Ducey’s bully pulpit.
Prop. 123 tone gets ominous, focuses on impact if voters reject it
The campaign to put $3.5 billion more into schools over 10 years is shifting its tone now that early voting is underway.
DuVal joins old rival Ducey in backing Prop 123
The last time Fred DuVal and Doug Ducey discussed K-12 education and the long-running lawsuit over school funding, the two were trading barbs during the debates of the rancorous 2014 gubernatorial race.
League of Women Voters opposes Proposition 123
Saying the current education funding crisis was “manufactured” by the governor and Legislature, the League of Women Voters is urging Arizonans to reject Proposition 123 at the May 17 special election.
Proposition 123 allies raise more than $4 million
Led by a pair of billionaires, proponents of Proposition 123 have raised more than $4 million so far to convince voters to approve the measure.
School officials worry passage of Prop. 123 could dim enthusiasm for bond elections
All signs point to passage of Proposition 123, but some school districts are worried about voter fatigue when they return to the polls in November to ask for more money.
Battle over bragging rights keeps JTED funding in limbo
Legislative leaders are engaged in what amounts to a staring contest over what happens this coming week with legislation to restore funding for career and technical education programs.
Lesko bill would eliminate most school desegregation funding
Sen. Debbie Lesko is again trying to eliminate a tax mechanism that allows some Arizona school districts to raise millions of dollars in funding allotted for desegregation and student achievement efforts.
JTED restoration advances, but unexpected snags pop up
Gov. Doug Ducey has promised to sign a bill restoring funding to Joint Technical Education Districts, if a bill ever reaches his desk.
Ducey willing to sign JTED bill before budget
Gov. Doug Ducey will sign a bill restoring funding to joint technical education districts if the Legislature sends it to his desk.