If District 7 is money is going to the northeast project, and then it's not completed, we come out on the losing end.

It's a big threat. We're losing 6 percent of our students each year.

Equity comes from the state providing enough funding for its requirements. The state must meet its obligation for funding education.

The Legislature has a solemn duty to provide equitable education.

When figures start flowing up to $200 billion, I have concerns, ... $1 billion is a lot of money.

We have all the hallmarks here of a rush to spend money. We have got to be careful that this does not become a feeding frenzy. ... This is our grandchildren's money.