The Choice Channel

“On June 21, Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano (D) and state legislators finalized a budget that includes state money for scholarships for disabled and foster-care children and expands the corporate tuition tax credit established in March. As a result, up to 10,000 additional Arizona students will be able to attend the school of their choice this September. Though Napolitano made history by placing her signature on the new school choice measures, the programs passed despite–not because of–her efforts. ‘Working out the different philosophies between the Legislature and the governor added some difficulty to [the budget] process,’ said Senate Majority Leader Ken Bennett (R-Prescott). ‘It took a long time to work out.’” (09/01/06)