Tulsa World
By BARBARA HOBEROCK World Capitol Bureau
Published: 9/12/2010 2:30 AM
Last Modified: 9/12/2010 3:58 AM
OKLAHOMA CITY - The state's three candidates for state superintendent have varying views on a ballot measure to boost education spending.
Republican Janet Barresi, Democrat Susan Paddack and independent Richard E. Cooper are vying to replace State Superintendent Sandy Garrett, a Democrat who chose not to seek another term.
State Question 744 is among 11 measures that are also on the Nov. 2 general election ballot.
Backed by the Oklahoma Education Association, the measure would require the state to increase per-pupil spending to the regional average. The Oklahoma Policy Institute says the measure would cost $1.7 billion over three years.
Critics say the measure would require deep cuts to other state agencies or a tax increase. Supporters say it is needed because the Legislature has continually failed to adequately fund public education... FULL ARTICLE
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Sun, September 12, 2010
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