The campaign to put a “227-like” initiative on the Arizona ballot began on Wednesday, with a burst of local media coverage (articles attached). Although pro-bilingual demonstrators led an aggressive protest against “English for the Children of Arizona”, public opinion polls show overwhelming public support for the measure at 70% or more.
The full history and origins of the Arizona campaign are now available on a special “News” section of our web site, www.YesOn227.org.
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- Showdown over language
Arizona Republic, Thursday, January 7, 1999 - Rowdy group disrupts anti-bilingual education event
Arizona Daily Star, Thursday, January 7, 1999, FRONT PAGE - Group pushing anti-bilingual education initiative gets hot kickoff reception
Associated Press, Wednesday, January 6, 1999 - Students’ failure led to opposing bilingual education, teacher says
Associated Press, Saturday, January 2, 1999
