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AZ Senator: University Funding Legislative High Point for Tucson

The Legislature is almost finished with its work for the year.

Bill for University Repairs OKs Funding for 2018-19

An Arizona Senate committee sent the measure to the Senate floor.

Schools Group Sues Arizona, Saying Billions Owed For Maintenance

Lawsuit points to money it says was withheld following Great Recession.

Lawmakers' Top Priority: Teacher Pay, But How Much?

Leaders of both parties want to spend more in classrooms than Gov. Ducey proposes.

Episode 132: Full-Day Kindergarten Funding Proposal Won't Help Tucson

Plus, local impact of the state budget; Tucson and the sanctuary city controversy.

Bill Would Replace Standardized Tests for Arizona High Schoolers

Schools can have more choices when replacing the test.

Longer School Recess Bill Advances in State Senate

Kindergarten through fifth graders now get 20 minutes; bill would add second recess.

No Teacher Raise Details in House Subcommittee's Budget Plan

Group sends its K-12 spending recommendations to state budget writers.

Legislature, Back from Recess, Wants School Kids to Have It, Too

Unstructured recess could become a requirement for every school day.

More Veterans Might Qualify for Arizona In-State Tuition

A bill up for a vote in the House Monday expands eligibility.

School Vouchers Bill Moves to Full Arizona Senate

All Arizona students could be eligible for vouchers if the plan passes.

Bill Would Require Computer Coding for Arizona Students

Proposal for one hour of instruction aimed at helping the tech industry.

School Voucher Expansion for All Children Proposed

Republican Sen Debbie Lesko introduces bill to expand vouchers in next four years.

Bill Would Expand School Vouchers In Arizona

A similar bill failed last year.

Arizona Schools Chief: Education Should Get Majority of New Spending

Called on Legislature to find long-term funding in State of Education speech.

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