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Extra Funding Unclear For Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account Program

The Arizona Department of Education says it doesn’t have enough money to administer the Empowerment Scholarship Account program — and many lawmakers appear to agree.

That, however, doesn’t necessarily mean the agency will get extra cash next year.

Howard Fischer of Capitol Media Services spoke with Gov. Ducey about it and joined The Show to talk about what Ducey said.

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Mark Brodie is a co-host of The Show, KJZZ’s locally produced news magazine. Since starting at KJZZ in 2002, Brodie has been a host, reporter and producer, including several years covering the Arizona Legislature, based at the Capitol.