Republicans have not just for the last 15 years, but for 30 of the last 32 years had largely control over the legislature and the state budget writing process. They have used that power to underfund and undermine public education in every budget they touch. It has led to district consolidation, a teacher retention crisis and school closures, reduced learning opportunities, and this toxic cycle of referendums. (02:07–02:13)
CLAIM
Asserts that Republican control has led to underfunding and undermining of public education.
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