Arizona districts struggle to make budget. A look at the factors causing school closures and layoffs.
Experts say this decline in enrollment can make a major difference in whether a district can meet its budget. “If you ...
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GOP lawmakers: Arizona needs own census counting only U.S. citizens
Republican lawmakers want the state to conduct and pay for its own census every decade with the express goal of getting a count that excludes anyone who is ...
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47 Arizona school districts at ‘high risk’ for budget overruns, state audit finds
According to the report, 47 of Arizona’s 207 districts are at high risk of exceeding their budgets, and 47 districts are redirecting capital improvement money to pay basic operational expenses.
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Arizona Rep. Matt Gress Calls on AG Kris Mayes for Transparency Over School District Lease-Purchase Deal
Rep. Matt Gress is seeking answers from AG Kris Mayes on the legality of a school district lease-purchase agreement in ...
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Arizona lawmaker raises questions about legality of Isaac School District lease-purchase deal
An Arizona lawmaker is questioning the legality of the lease-purchase deal that bailed the Isaac School District out of its ...
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Wildfire risk in SE Arizona increasing this spring, Gowan seeks extra funding for local fire districts
The National Interagency Coordination Center is predicting above normal risk for wildfires in Graham, Greenlee and Cochise ...