AZ State Senator Christine Marsh (D) sat with teachers association leaders at a protest at the capitol on Monday.
PHOENIX — Two dozen Arizona educators gathered Monday at a metaphorical “negotiating table” outside the state capitol, asking for Republican leaders to meet with them over school funding proposals.
The teachers said empty chairs placed at the table represented the absence of State Senate President Warren Petersen (R) and House Speaker Ben Toma (R). Republicans are sponsoring bills to place a Prop 123 extension on the November ballot, a funding mechanism that expires next year. Those proposals call for raises for teachers and not other school employees.
“I’m calling on Republican legislative leaders who refuse to support raises for all Ariz …
See the full article on Arizona’s economic indicators, or, read more Arizona real estate investing news. Take your pick!
