Sentences with phrase «while local school board elections»

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As the statewide vote approached, opponents warned that new casinos would exacerbate addictive gambling, while good - government groups cried foul after the state Board of Elections approved ballot language that included a warm description of the potential benefits of the change («promoting job growth, increasing aid to schools, and permitting local governments to lower property taxes») but none of the possible drawbacks.

While much of education policy comes from the state level, local school board elections are critically important to the direction of your local public schools.