Republicans
rushed into bad decisions, leave destructive legacy
Throughout
the legislative session, the Republicans showed that they prioritize special
interests (like private, for-profit prisons) over ensuring a prosperous future
for our state.
Arizona
lags
behind the rest of the country’s economic recovery, and that is because the
Republican leadership in this state refuses to invest in education or job
creation. Just last week, all three Arizona universities proposed additional
fees and tuition increases for some students to offset the nearly $100
million Republicans cut from their budgets.
The
Republicans rushed into bad decisions this session and created long-term damage
that did not go unnoticed. Here are just a few pieces written about the poor
choices made by the Republican leadership:
- Breathe, Arizona. The Legislature has left the building!
- ASU trustees take aim at Ducey, Legislature
- We can't starve career education and expect to thrive
- Arizona's already poor. Don't make us less educated too
- Is Gov. Ducey giving charter pals a $24 million 'gift?'
- Legislative Session wasn’t operating at the speed of business
A
budget is a statement of values, and so is a legislative agenda. The Republicans
have shown that they do not value public schools, universities or the economic
stability of our state.
We
can do better than this. House Democrats remain committed to finding innovative
ways to improve neighborhood schools, make higher education more affordable and
ensure that there are sustainable, high-wage jobs here.
If
you have ideas about how to move Arizona forward, now is the time to get
involved. Click here
to find ways to make your voice heard.
