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Arizona Week

School Funding And Wildfires

Season 7, Episode 18 of 31

A $300 million lawsuit filed against the state for failure to adequately fund capital needs of schools. Plaintiffs argue the state has violated the state constitution. Then, Arizona Week visits containment efforts of the Sawmill Fire north of Sonoita. The flames burned more than 47,000 acres. An analysis of whether the April fire portends an active summer wildfire season. Guests: Judi King//Elfrida Superintendent Timothy Ogle, Ph.D. //AZ School Boards Association Don Falk//UA School of Natural Resources and The Environment Manny Cordova//Sawmill Fire Spokesman Bea Day//Sawmill Fire, Incident Commander

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5/5/2017
8:30 p.m.
PBS 6
5/5/2017
11:30 p.m.
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5/6/2017
7:30 p.m.
PBS 6 Plus
5/7/2017
11 a.m.
PBS 6
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