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Arizona received $5.8 million in public broadcasting funds last year

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting allocated $5,813,190 in fiscal-year 2018 to support public television and radio in Arizona, the 24th highest amount among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, CPB reported.

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U.S. Term Limits Commends Ten Arizona Pledge Signers

U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the non-partisan, national movement to limit terms for elected officials, commends Arizona state house representatives David Cook and Bob Thorpe for signing its Article V pledge.

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Which U.S. schools receive the most state student aid?

University of Arizona reported receiving the most state financial aid in the state during the 2018-19 academic year among U.S. schools.

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Which U.S. schools receive the most state student aid?

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis, Indiana University-Bloomington and Ball State University reported receiving the most state financial aid in the state during the 2018-19 academic year among U.S. schools.

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9 U.S. House members from Indiana make $174,000 annually

Each of the nine U.S. House of Representatives members representing Indiana draws an annual salary of $174,000, according to the Congressional Research Service.

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9 U.S. House members from Arizona make $174,000 annually

Each of the nine U.S. House of Representatives members representing Arizona draws an annual salary of $174,000, according to the Congressional Research Service.

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Rep. Walt Blackman Pledges To Support Congressional Term Limits

2020 Arizona State Rep. Walt Blackman (district 6), has committed support for term limits on Congress by signing the Term Limits Convention pledge.

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These schools have the top 'on time' graduation rates in the U.S.

University of Notre Dame and Mid-America College of Funeral Service have the best 'on time' graduation rates in the state, according to an analysis of federal data.

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These schools have the top 'on time' graduation rates in the U.S.

Pure Aesthetics, Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery and Penrose Academy have the best 'on time' graduation rates in the state, according to an analysis of federal data.

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Indiana legislators make base salary of $26,490 per year

State lawmakers in Indiana now draw a base salary of $26,490 per year, in addition to travel outlays of 58 cents per mile, according to a recent study by the National Conference of State Legislatures.

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Strong Support in Indiana CD-5 for Term Limits on Congress

U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the non-partisan national movement to limit terms for elected officials, praises Andrew Bales, 2020 U.S. House candidate for Indiana (district 5), for signing the pledge for an amendment to term limit Congress.

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Suzanne Sharer Pledges To Support Congressional Term Limits

2020 Arizona senate candidate, Suzanne Sharer (district 18), has committed support for term limits on Congress by signing the Term Limits Convention pledge. Sharer is the first signer in this race.

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NEA estimates Indiana K-12 schools spent $11.1 billion in 2018-19

Public schools in Indiana spent an estimated $11.1 billion during the 2018-19 academic year, a 1.6 percent decrease in expenditures over the previous year, according to a National Education Association report.

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Indiana children in foster care numbered 18,560 last year

The number of youths in foster care in Indiana at the end of fiscal year 2018 stood at 18,560, an 11.2 percent decrease over the previous fiscal year, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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43 jurisdictions, including Indiana, require sales tax collections for online purchases

Indiana is among the jurisdictions where sales tax collections are required for out-of-state purchases in the wake of the South Dakota v. Wayfair Supreme Court decision last year, according to an analysis by the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL).

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Indiana K-12 schools paid out $9,090 per student in 2017-18, NEA reports

Public schools in Indiana spent $9,090 per student based on average daily attendance (ADA) figures, the fifth lowest expenditure level among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to a National Education Association report.

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Arizona K-12 schools paid out $8,873 per student in 2017-18, NEA reports

Public schools in Arizona spent $8,873 per student based on average daily attendance (ADA) figures, the fourth lowest expenditure level among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to a National Education Association report.

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Indiana schools get 28.5% of their funds from local taxes, NEA reports

Nearly 29 percent of Indiana public education funding comes from local tax revenues, the ninth lowest level among the 50 states, according to data from the National Education Association.

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Surprise City Council Candidate Signs Term Limits Pledge

At a public signing yesterday, Surprise city council candidate, James Ellis (district 3), signed the Term Limits Municipal Pledge supporting term limits on all elected city council members. U.S. Term Limits praises Ellis for his commitment to this important issue.

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2017-18 teacher pay in Indiana averaged $50,614

Teachers’ salaries in Indiana averaged $50,614 for the 2017-2018 school year, the 36th highest rank among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to data analyzed by the National Education Association (NEA).

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2017-2018 pay for starting teachers in Indiana averaged $35,943

A beginning teacher’s salary in Indiana averaged $35,943 for the 2017-2018 school year, the 36th highest rank among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to data analyzed by the National Education Association (NEA).

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Neal Carter Pledges To Support Congressional Term Limits

Arizona house candidate, Neal Carter (district 8) has committed support for term limits on Congress by signing the Term Limits Convention pledge.

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Sticker shock: Which U.S. schools charge the highest in-state tuition?

U.S. residents enrolled at Indiana institutions of higher learning face among the steepest cost of attending in-state colleges and universities in the U.S., according to an analysis of federal data.

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Indiana disabled veterans still awaiting action on home loan fee refunds

Despite facing a July 31 target deadline, the Veterans Benefits Administration has yet to provide refunds to tens of thousands of disabled veterans who were erroneously charged home loan funding fees.

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Jim Olivi Joins U.S. Term Limits as Arizona State Director

U.S. Term Limits, the largest grassroots advocacy organization in the country, is pleased to announce that Jim Olivi of Scottsdale has accepted the position of Arizona State Director.