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Fate Of Arizona Invest In Ed Measure Could Hinge On A Math Question

After the #RedForEd teacher strike ended, supporters moved on to a ballot measure called Invest in Ed.

Now a mathematical distinction could determine whether Invest in Ed is allowed to even be on November’s ballot.

A court hearing Tuesday focused on the difference between “percent” and “percentage point.” At issue is how much taxes would go up if voters approve the initiative.

To help break this down, Howie Fischer of Capitol Media Services joined The Show — chalkboard at the ready.

Mark Brodie is a co-host of The Show, KJZZ’s locally produced news magazine. Since starting at KJZZ in 2002, Brodie has been a host, reporter and producer, including several years covering the Arizona Legislature, based at the Capitol.