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Local opinion: What Prop. 320 could mean for Arizona school budgets

Local opinion: What Prop. 320 could mean for Arizona school budgets

  • Nicholas Clement
    Special to the Arizona Daily Star

The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

Tucson Speaks Out: September 28

Tucson Speaks Out: September 28

    Ban all data centers

    Opinion: American democracy needs term limits and stronger ethics rules

    Opinion: American democracy needs term limits and stronger ethics rules

    • Terry Bracy
      Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

    Opinion: Tucson’s park renaming process worked. Why halt it now?

    Opinion: Tucson’s park renaming process worked. Why halt it now?

    • Sadie Shaw
      Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

    Opinion: What is Trump TV? It's mostly a sad bow to vanity

    Opinion: What is Trump TV? It's mostly a sad bow to vanity

    • Bill Goodykoontz
      Arizona Republic

    It sounds like the culmination of Donald Trump’s lifelong dream, and a nightmare for all but the most ardent MAGA enthusiasts: Trump TV.

    Opinion: What Colorado River cuts mean for Arizona water customers

    Opinion: What Colorado River cuts mean for Arizona water customers

    • Doug Dunham
      Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

    Local opinion: Fear mongering might be our worst safety threat

    Local opinion: Fear mongering might be our worst safety threat

    • Laura Conover
      Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    Pima County Attorney Laura Conover says local officials are prepared to protect voters and ensure a safe, fair general election amid concerns about misinformation.

    Letter: Prop 320 is the wrong approach

    Letter: Prop 320 is the wrong approach

    • Amy Krauss, Foothills

    Proposition 320 is presented as a way to improve public education, but its approach would undermine the very schools and students it claims to support.

    Letter: Monsoons

    Letter: Monsoons

    • Ellis Sutton, Picture Rocks

    Your Sunday banner says Polo could boost Tucson monsoon. What are you talking about? Monsoons are seasonal winds. Ours get here in mid to late June from the southeast. They leave around Labor Day. They've been gone for, like, 3 weeks. Polo is from the west, not at all the same direction. And…

    The workplace war over iced coffee reveals a bigger issue | Beth Kowitt

    The workplace war over iced coffee reveals a bigger issue | Beth Kowitt

      Is it acceptable to bring an iced coffee to a job interview?

      Why America lost the war on poverty | Las Vegas Review-Journal

      Why America lost the war on poverty | Las Vegas Review-Journal

        The war on poverty is proof that good intentions don’t produce good results.

        Tariffs on Harley-Davidson bikes? Canada takes revenge by targeting Trump's political weaknesses | Chicago Tribune

        Tariffs on Harley-Davidson bikes? Canada takes revenge by targeting Trump's political weaknesses | Chicago Tribune

          Shortly after President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs on a slew of Canadian imports, aiming to cripple its economy unless it bends to his will, Canada took more careful aim when returning fire this month.

          US needs a lot more than pandas in superpower stalemate with China | Craig Singleton

          US needs a lot more than pandas in superpower stalemate with China | Craig Singleton

            When President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the White House Sept. 24, the stagecraft was unmistakable: a state dinner, smiles for the cameras and carefully scripted statements of goodwill.

            Local opinion: What Prop. 320 could mean for Arizona school budgets

            Local opinion: What Prop. 320 could mean for Arizona school budgets

            • Nicholas Clement
              Special to the Arizona Daily Star

            The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

            Editorial cartoons

            ANOTHER VIEW | Adam Zyglis | Cagle Cartoons

            ANOTHER VIEW | Adam Zyglis | Cagle Cartoons

            ANOTHER VIEW | John Darkow | Cagle Cartoons

            ANOTHER VIEW | John Darkow | Cagle Cartoons

            Tucson Speaks Out: September 28

            Tucson Speaks Out: September 28

              Ban all data centers

              United States: Expert Backs Strong U.S.-China Ties in Washington.

              United States: Expert Backs Strong U.S.-China Ties in Washington.

                Washington, United States - September 28, 2026 A former White House correspondent speaks in Washington, D.C., on September 28, 2026, saying the American public favors strong U.S.-China relations. The statement came days after Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a state visit to the United…

                Letter: Roads

                Letter: Roads

                  I recently read a LTE that said after a 10 day trip to New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut the writer noticed that the roads were better there than Arizona. The writer said he knew of no rational explanation for the difference and asked for one.

                  Letter: Re-elect the people’s attorney Kris Mayes

                  Letter: Re-elect the people’s attorney Kris Mayes

                    Attorney General Kris Mayes has distinguished herself as a fighter for the people and one of

                    Letter: Homeless problem

                    Letter: Homeless problem

                      Having sold our home in rural SW Virginia , my wife and I arrived in Tucson July 12. At once we began to fully realize just how bad the summer heat is ! On top of that the amount of traffic on the roads combined with rough streets, and crazy drivers made leaving home a real white knuckle exp…

                      Letter: Cleaning Up

                      Letter: Cleaning Up

                        Juan Ciscomani’s signs don’t mention his party, and the Tucson Agenda reported that his political ads and Twitter feed don’t mention Trump or the fact that Trump endorsed him. He’s also attempting to present himself as bipartisan. In fact, his voting record is 100% for Trump initiatives. (Hi…

                        Opinion: American democracy needs term limits and stronger ethics rules

                        Opinion: American democracy needs term limits and stronger ethics rules

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                          Join Tucson’s conversation through the Star’s opinion pages

                          Join Tucson’s conversation through the Star’s opinion pages

                          The Arizona Daily Star’s opinion section aims to foster healthy engagement and debate on the best paths forward for Tucson. Here’s how you can be a part of it.

                          Local opinion: A subscriber’s hope for the Arizona Daily Star

                          Local opinion: A subscriber’s hope for the Arizona Daily Star

                          I read with genuine interest the Arizona Daily Star’s recent story about David Hoffmann’s investment in Lee Enterprises and his vision for local newspapers.

                          Local opinion: What leaders like John McCain understood about the truth

                          Local opinion: What leaders like John McCain understood about the truth

                          A defining moment from John McCain’s 2008 campaign is being revisited as a reminder of political integrity, highlighting the importance of correcting misinformation — even within one’s own party — in today’s polarized climate.

                          Columnists

                          The workplace war over iced coffee reveals a bigger issue | Beth Kowitt

                          The workplace war over iced coffee reveals a bigger issue | Beth Kowitt

                          Is it acceptable to bring an iced coffee to a job interview?

                          Why America lost the war on poverty | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                          Why America lost the war on poverty | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                          The war on poverty is proof that good intentions don’t produce good results.

                          Tariffs on Harley-Davidson bikes? Canada takes revenge by targeting Trump's political weaknesses | Chicago Tribune

                          Tariffs on Harley-Davidson bikes? Canada takes revenge by targeting Trump's political weaknesses | Chicago Tribune

                          Shortly after President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs on a slew of Canadian imports, aiming to cripple its economy unless it bends to his will, Canada took more careful aim when returning fire this month.

                          US needs a lot more than pandas in superpower stalemate with China | Craig Singleton

                          US needs a lot more than pandas in superpower stalemate with China | Craig Singleton

                          When President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the White House Sept. 24, the stagecraft was unmistakable: a state dinner, smiles for the cameras and carefully scripted statements of goodwill.

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                          Tucson Speaks Out: September 28

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                          Letters to the Editor

                          Letter: Prop 320 is the wrong approach

                          Letter: Prop 320 is the wrong approach

                          Proposition 320 is presented as a way to improve public education, but its approach would undermine the very schools and students it claims to support.

                          Letter: Monsoons

                          Letter: Monsoons

                          Your Sunday banner says Polo could boost Tucson monsoon. What are you talking about? Monsoons are seasonal winds. Ours get here in mid to late June from the southeast. They leave around Labor Day. They've been gone for, like, 3 weeks. Polo is from the west, not at all the same direction. And…

                          Tucson Speaks Out: September 28

                          Tucson Speaks Out: September 28

                          Ban all data centers

                          Letter: Roads

                          Letter: Roads

                          I recently read a LTE that said after a 10 day trip to New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut the writer noticed that the roads were better there than Arizona. The writer said he knew of no rational explanation for the difference and asked for one.

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