TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – The Tucson Unified School District is asking voters to approve a new budget override that would provide $45 million annually to boost teacher salaries and expand educational programs.
It’s the first override the district has asked for in more than 25 years.
Proposition 414, which appears on ballots now, aims to address teacher retention issues by increasing compensation in a district where educators earn significantly less than the state average…