Arizona

From The Wall Street Journal: The Supreme Court’s big school choice decision yesterday is notable mainly for its insight into the progressive mind. To wit, no fewer than four Justices seem to believe that all wealth belongs to the government, … Continued

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From The Associated Press: WASHINGTON—A Supreme Court divided along ideological lines said Monday that ordinary taxpayers cannot challenge government programs that use tax breaks to direct money to religious activities. The court ruled 5-4 in favor of an Arizona scholarship … Continued

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From The Arizona Republic: Single mother Susan Schaffer and her sixth-grader not only support educational options, they live them. Schaffer’s daughter is among the 32,000 students participating in Arizona’s private-scholarship program, which allows state income taxes to go toward a … Continued

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WASHINGTON – The legal challenge to Arizona’s private-school tax-credit program went before the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday, and justices confronted attorneys on both sides about whether it violates separation of church and state. In hourlong arguments in the nationally … Continued

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Republican state Sen. John Huppenthal won the race for Arizona schools superintendent over Democratic candidate Penny Kotterman. The contest offered voters a clear choice between different approaches to public education. During the campaign, Huppenthal, a state legislator for 18 years, … Continued

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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court says it will consider ending a lawsuit that challenges Arizona’s tax breaks for donations for private school scholarships. The court on Monday said it will hear an appeal filed by the state and supporters of … Continued

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