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Tax on wealthy to fund Arizona schools spurs election fight

by Bob Christie
| October 14, 2020 12:27 PM

PHOENIX (AP) — Public schools in Arizona that have weathered a decade of funding cuts with only partial restoration could see a big infusion of cash if a ballot measure backed by teachers and advocacy groups passes in November, but opponents say Proposition 208 will hurt the economy and only bring partial relief.

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