Two numbers moving in opposite directions are leading to some worry about the state of Arizona’s budget.
Enrollment in the state’s universal ESA program, basically school vouchers, is climbing — it’s quadrupled to more than 61,000 students in the year it’s been available.
At the same time, state revenue is shrinking. Last month, legislative budget analysts reported revenues dropped 44% in May compared to last year.
The Show spoke with Mary Jo Pitzl of the Arizona Republic on how those two may be related and what they might mean for Arizona going forward.
