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ESAs in Arizona Q1 2025

The rapid “catch-up” growth in the ESA program is coming to an end. Going forward, program growth will probably be much slower, and new enrollments will increasingly reduce the cost of other publicly-funded

February 13, 2025 Kamryn Brunner Glenn Farley

Housing & Our Community

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The Consequences of Drug Decriminalization

The public and its elected officials are changing some of their tune on the loosening of drug laws, and there is evidence that the attitude shift is justified.

February 13, 2025 Mitch Morrissey DJ Summers

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