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NEW: Private letters reveal the strategy behind the decadeslong quest — successful in 12 states and counting — by politicians, church officials and activists to make taxpayer-funded school vouchers available not just to the poor but to the wealthy.

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January 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Texas lawmakers are expected to again take aim at Austin, a liberal bastion of the state, through multiple bills.
“The Legislature always decides that Austin doesn't know best about Austin,” said state Rep. Donna Howard, an Austin Democrat.
www.statesman.com/story/news/l...
Austin again finds itself in crosshairs of the Texas Legislature. Here's what's at stake.
Austin officials are gearing up for another tough legislative session. But Mayor Kirk Watson said he'll be able to defend the city's interests.
www.statesman.com
January 13, 2025 at 1:51 PM