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Proposed budget allocates $2 million for ASU, UofA ‘freedom schools’
The budget allocates $1 million each to the University of Arizona and Arizona State University for their so-called “freedom schools,” which teach conservative values and were started with high-dollar donations from foundations run by the Koch brothers.
State Supreme Court takes case on medical marijuana on campus
In a brief order, the justices agreed to hear arguments by Attorney General Mark Brnovich that the Court of Appeals erred last year when it voided a 2012 law which made possession of the drug on campuses a crime.
GOP leaders say bonding plan doesn’t have enough Republican votes to pass
The fate of Gov. Doug Ducey’s proposal to boost public universities’ bonding capacity by $1 billion - and perhaps of the state’s budget - rests in the hands of Democrats, according to GOP legislative leaders.
House Speaker: Budget deal is ‘close’
House Speaker J.D. Mesnard said negotiators are close to finalizing a spending plan for Fiscal Year 2018, and while a deal isn’t set yet, there is a 50-50 chance that budget bills will be introduced by the end of the day today.
Investment in universities leads to huge payoff, high-paying jobs
The case for Governor Doug Ducey’s infrastructure plan for public universities comes down to one word: Jobs. We’re talking about quality, high-paying jobs – the kind provided by employers that demand a trained, educated workforce. The fundamental tie between higher education and the economy is the reason business and community leaders from across Arizona have thrown their support behind the [...]
Business, education panelists fret lack of communication
Arizona’s business community is doing a poor job of communicating its needs to educators, panelists at an education event, said Tuesday.
Cities will be stronger, more competitive under Ducey’s bonding plan for universities
I am convinced that Governor Ducey’s proposed plan for higher education provides our best option for creating the future we all want to share.
Robbing cities to pay universities not a viable option
It is not appropriate to target fellow government entities that rely on tax dollars to fund core government functions.
Regents begin hearing public testimony on tuition proposals
The Arizona Board of Regents on March 27 heard from students who support the tuition proposals released by Arizona State University, the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University, as well as from critics who claimed that consultation with students was lacking.
Universities propose minimal tuition hikes, but some students face steep fee increases
Arizona’s public universities unveiled plans to increase their tuition costs by less than 3 percent for incoming resident undergraduates.
Mayors say Ducey’s borrowing plan pits universities against cities
The mayors of Tempe, Flagstaff, Tucson and Mesa oppose the governor’s plan to allow universities to keep the sales tax that would ordinarily go to cities and towns.
Ducey determined to pass university bond plan lawmakers dislike
Arizona legislators want to give the state’s three public universities more money, but are loathe to cede the power to spend, as would be the case under Gov. Doug Ducey’s bonding plan.
