Lawmaker Matt Gress, a Republican from Phoenix, proposed a bill that would give teachers the pay raise, in hope it will curb the state's teacher shortage. Most Democrats voted against it, citing long-term issues. 

<p>Lawmaker Matt Gress, a Republican from Phoenix, proposed a bill that would give teachers the pay raise, in hope it will curb the state's teacher shortage. Most Democrats voted against it, citing long-term issues. </p>

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