We are saddened to hear of the passing of Sen. Gary Stubblefield. While we were often on opposite sides of policy debates, we deeply respected his fierce advocacy for the people of Franklin County. Our condolences to his family and loved ones. #arpx #arleg
Also worth noting that vouchers can create a death spiral for public schools. They cost so much states have to move more dollars away from the public school system, worsening those schools, so families try to send their kids to the "good schools" because there's no other choice.
Indeed the numbers speak. People already enrolled in discriminating, indoctrinating, unaccountable private schools are happy to take tax money to pay for their unequal schools
But for too long, many of our state politicians have been operating in the shadows, prioritizing interests of the wealthy and powerful over interests of the people. They put partisanship and deep-pocket campaign donors ahead of us, the voters.
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