After two years, measure taxing the wealthy to fund education is on the ballot. See more state education news here
By Jake Steinberg • Arizona Public Media
Arizona voters will finally have the chance to weigh in on the so-called “Invest in Ed” ballot measure this November after the Arizona Supreme Court knocked it off the ballot two years ago.
Teachers unions and education advocates are campaigning hard for Proposition 208, which they say will help address Arizona’s teacher shortage. The measure aims to make up for lagging state funding with a tax on the wealthy.
If voters approve the measure, high earners would see a 3.5 percentage point increase on their income tax starting next year. The tax would apply to income over $250,000 for a single person or married person filing separately, and to income over $500,000 for a married couple or someone filing as head of household.
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