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Local News from Ozarks at Large

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Gov. Sanders Reveals Education Overhaul

By Josie Lenora

Published February 9, 2023 at 8:51 PM CST

Gov. Sarah Huckabee reveals her education plan at the Arkansas State Capitol.

Gov. Sarah Sanders shared some details in her education plan which includes a minimum teacher salary of $50,000 salary and a school voucher program.

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Josie Lenora

Josie Lenora is the Politics/Government Reporter for KUAR News.

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