A ProPublica investigation found states are routing billions into private‑school programs with limited oversight. Local cases in Florida and Arizona show how quickly taxpayer dollars can follow.

Maricopa County’s Board unanimously approved a rule July 15 banning employees from using non-public government information to profit on prediction markets. The county says the policy covers roughly 10,000 staff and allows dismissal or law‑enforcement referral.

Civil‑rights groups sued in federal court to block Section 5 of Prop 314, saying it would let Arizona enforce a state deportation scheme that conflicts with federal law. The judge could rule this week.