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Arizona Republicans Want Funding for Koch-Backed Schools [View all]
Source: Associated Press
Arizona Republicans Want Funding for Koch-Backed Schools
By RYAN VAN VELZER AND BOB CHRISTIE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
PHOENIX — Apr 28, 2016, 5:08 PM ET
Arizona's Republican leaders have proposed earmarking millions of dollars for programs at the state's public universities that are backed by billionaire Republican donor Charles Koch.
The proposal would funnel $5 million to support programs at Arizona State University and the University of Arizona that have received millions in funding from the Charles Koch Foundation — a nonprofit backed by the petrochemicals CEO known for supporting limited government and lower taxes.
That money makes up a significant chunk of the $13 million set aside for ongoing spending at Arizona's three state universities, as part of the $9.58 billion budget plan negotiated between the Republican-controlled Legislature and Gov. Doug Ducey.
It is not unusual for billionaires — including those on the other end of the political spectrum — to donate large sums to schools, which can raise unease among students and faculty about maintaining academic independence.
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By RYAN VAN VELZER AND BOB CHRISTIE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
PHOENIX — Apr 28, 2016, 5:08 PM ET
Arizona's Republican leaders have proposed earmarking millions of dollars for programs at the state's public universities that are backed by billionaire Republican donor Charles Koch.
The proposal would funnel $5 million to support programs at Arizona State University and the University of Arizona that have received millions in funding from the Charles Koch Foundation — a nonprofit backed by the petrochemicals CEO known for supporting limited government and lower taxes.
That money makes up a significant chunk of the $13 million set aside for ongoing spending at Arizona's three state universities, as part of the $9.58 billion budget plan negotiated between the Republican-controlled Legislature and Gov. Doug Ducey.
It is not unusual for billionaires — including those on the other end of the political spectrum — to donate large sums to schools, which can raise unease among students and faculty about maintaining academic independence.
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Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/arizona-republicans-funding-koch-backed-schools-38743373
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