Gov. Brad Little signed House Bill 93, establishing the Parental Choice Tax Credit program, despite significant public opposition, with over 32,000 Idahoans urging a veto. The support for the bill was only 5,091, highlighting a 6-to-1 margin against the $50 million program. Little defended his decision, stating it enhances educational options while maintaining support for public schools, having invested nearly $17 billion in K-12 education. His office acknowledged public input but emphasized that various factors influence his decisions on legislation.
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