A group of prominent Utah business leaders says they want to put a proposed income tax increase for public schools on the ballot, bypassing the legislature.
The increase would raise an estimated $750 million per year for Utah’s underfunded public schools.
Lawmakers say they want to find other ways to improve education before resorting to a tax hike.
The “Our Schools Now” effort is our #4 Utah political story from the past year.
Bob Bernick and Bryan Schott continue our annual countdown.
