Ben Winslow is a reporter with FOX 13 covering a variety of topics including politics, polygamy, vice and courts.
SALT LAKE CITY — The state's largest teachers union is formally opposing a proposed constitutional amendment that removes the earmark on income tax for public education.
FOX 13 News first reported on the union's decision when an email to members outlined the decision and emphasized their belief the Utah State Legislature still had not adequately funded the public education system. Pinkney also voiced displeasure that the controversial school choice program received additional money from lawmakers this year.
Republican legislative leaders have argued that passing the amendment helps guarantee budget stability across all sectors of government as the income tax is a more stable source of funding than sales taxes to pay for essential services Utahns use. Eliminating the state portion of the sales tax on food is popular with Utahns, even if they may struggle with the idea of taking away an earmark for public education. Gov.
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