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Update: $1,500 Teacher Pay Raise Passed by Senate and House, Effort to Increase Pay Raise to $4,000 Defeated in Both Chambers
This morning, both chambers passed the SB 2770 conference report providing for a $1,500 raise for certified and assistant teachers. The vote action we are
UNBELIEVABLE! Unethical, Last-minute Voucher Debacle
We had been told that Lt. Governor Reeves was intent on getting an increase in voucher funding approved, despite strong objections in both chambers. Late
Teacher Pay Raise Conference Report Filed
10 p.m. update on teacher pay raise: $1,500 raise for certified and assistant teachers, per conference report filed at 9:30 p.m. on 3/27/2019. No word
RED ALERT: More Shenanigans, Need Calls Today!
From Nancy Loome, executive director: I got word last night that the Senate leadership plans to insert private school voucher language into the teacher pay
RED ALERT: Pay Raise Vote Coming Soon
The next few days are critical! Conference reports (final bills) for the teacher pay raise, next year’s funding for your public schools, and voucher funding will likely
Teacher Pay Raise Threatened – CALL NOW!
Why are legislative leaders hiding our tax dollars from us? When the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) met today, budget leaders refused to acknowledge a substantial
Important News on Teacher Pay Raise Bill
We have learned that SB 2770, the bill calling for a $4,000 salary increase for teachers and a $1,000 increase for teacher assistants, contains a reverse
House sends $4,000 teacher pay raise bill to Senate
The House has voted to table the motion to reconsider on SB 2770, sending the $4,000 teacher pay raise bill back to the Senate for concurrence.
House Votes to Increase Teacher Pay Raise
This afternoon, on a voice vote, the House of Representatives voted in favor of an amendment to increase the amount of the teacher pay raise in
Another Win for Mississippi Children!
Our heroes in the Mississippi Legislature came through again for our children! Voucher bill SB 2675 died on today’s deadline. Citing his own objections to
Tomorrow is Qualifying Deadline for Candidates
Where do your legislators stand on public education? If you are unhappy with your legislators’ votes on education issues, you can do something about it!
Teacher Pay Raise and Voucher Bills Need Your Attention
Mississippi has a teacher shortage crisis. Educators are leaving the profession in droves, and too few young people are choosing teaching as a career. It
State Retirees Urged to Attend Important PERS Board Meeting
The Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) board of trustees will hold a special meeting Tuesday, February 12, 11:30 a.m., to discuss retirees’ ability to serve
Repealer
A repealer is provision included in a statute that sets a date on which that law is repealed, or ceases to be in effect. This
Good News on PERS, Need Calls on Vouchers
Today, the PERS board voted to direct the PERS staff to amend their regulations to comply with the Attorney General opinion allowing state retirees to draw their
State Retirees Urged to Attend Important PERS Board Meeting
The Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) board of trustees will hold a special meeting Tuesday, February 12, 11:30 a.m., to discuss retirees’ ability to serve
RED ALERT: Voucher Extension Passes Senate Committee; Call Senators
Our children need your help! An amended version of SB 2675 passed the Senate Education Committee today and will now go to the full Senate for a
How We Can Win the Day for Mississippi Children
If we want our legislators to cast votes that are in line with our priorities and values, we must let them know what our priorities
How a Bill Becomes a Law
A bill must go through a lengthy process in order to become a law. Step 1. The bill is first introduced in the House or
Stand Up for PUBLIC Schools, Say NO to Vouchers!
The House and Senate have adjourned for the weekend and will return Monday afternoon. They have until Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. to pass the first
RED ALERT: Call Representatives, Another Voucher Threat
New voucher threat in the House chamber this morning! Please call your representative right away. House Bill 1072 includes many of the same provisions as the
