Lobbyist who represents several LA-area school districts, including Burbank, Pasadena, South Pasadena and La Canada
Lobbyist who represents several LA-area school districts, including Burbank, Pasadena, South Pasadena and La Canada
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Jeff Frost
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FROM Jeff Frost
Which Way, L.A.?
LA-Area School Districts Pitted Over Funding Has Governor Brown’s new formula for education funding created winners and losers among local school districts? Prop 30, in last year’s election, raised state taxes for education. Now Governor Brown wants to change the way money is allocated to local schools.
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