Gov. Ducey proposing 9 percent pay raise this year, 20 percent by 2020

Governor Doug Ducey announced an immediate nine percent pay raise proposal and an eventual raise by 20 percent by 2020 for Arizona’s teachers during a press conference Thursday.

Ducey tweeted about education being a top priority for Arizona following the press conference:

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Teachers in Arizona and across the country took part in movements to demand higher wages in schools and better school funding the last weeks.