And that budget shortfall has meant that we have had to make really, really harmful cuts to a wide range of other critical programs. I'm sure everyone knows that Arizona has a major water security issue. Last year we had to cut $333 million from our water infrastructure projects to account for this rampant misuse and abuse of the voucher program. Meanwhile, our public school teachers are paying out of their own pockets for for classroom supplies, which is shameful. It's students with disabilities, English language learners and low income students who are getting left behind. (02:02–02:13)
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Asserts that $333 million was cut from water projects due to voucher misuse.
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