KOFALT: Setting the Record Straight: Our State's Commitment to Education Funding

KOFALT: Setting the Record Straight: Our State's Commitment to Education Funding

For years, proponents of a state income tax have accused state lawmakers of “downshifting costs” to local school districts, asserting that the legislature is failing to adequately fund our public schools. Similar statements are often echoed at the local level, particularly when districts need a convenient scapegoat in the face of tough spending decisions. 2026 will be no different. Be prepared to see “downshifting costs” as a campaign slogan sta…