AFT President Randi Weingarten Defends Science-Based, Expert-Approved Pandemic Response
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‘Hat in Hand’: Retired Texas teachers forced to beg for pension relief in world’s 9th-largest economy
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April 21, 2023: Where’s the sense of urgency on anything that matters?
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State Budget Negotiators Announced by House & Senate Leadership
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Recap: This Week at the Legislature
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Bills to Watch: Texas House to Consider Your Paychecks, School Safety
Important Bills Heading to a House Vote In addition to the committee action next week, a few consequential bills further along in the legislative process will likely be considered on the floor of the House. HB 100 by Rep. Ken King (R-Canadian) is the comprehensive school finance bill. Texas AFT dissected this bill in the Hotline last week, noting its...
Read MoreSan Antonio Alliance Advocacy Wins Largest Pay Raise Package in 25 Years
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Retired Texas Educators to Rally for Pension Increases
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April 14, 2023: A Raise Bill is Finally Being Heard
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Here’s what’s in school finance bill HB 100 — and what’s not.
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Recap: This Week at the Legislature
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Bills to Watch: Vouchers up in House Public Education Committee on Tuesday
The Texas Legislature has another busy week ahead. Several bills will be considered in committee and debated on the floor. House Public Education Committee: Two Hearings in One Week For the first time this session, the House Public Education Committee will convene twice in one week. Both days will include highly consequential bills. Both hearings will begin at 8 a.m....
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