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Even with measures struck down, ESAs loom over election

Jakob Thorington, Arizona Capitol Times//August 26, 2026//

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Even with measures struck down, ESAs loom over election

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Even with measures struck down, ESAs loom over election

Jakob Thorington, Arizona Capitol Times//August 26, 2026//

Key points:  Protect Education Act supporters are redirecting efforts to “pro-public education” candidates. Voters won’t get to vote on an Empowerment Scholarship Account ballot measure this November. The legislative majority...

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Tags: Arizona Legislature, Protect Education Act, Rep. Andy Biggs, Gov. Katie Hobbs, ESAs, Prop 212

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