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It’s a really bad way to fund schools — but Texas may adopt it anyway

Last year’s teachers strikes in Republican-led states underscored the funding problem, with educators demanding not only pay raises but also more money for schools — and school funding was the key edu... read more

Q4 2018 Credit Commentary And A Look Ahead To 2019

Stable may be the catchword for municipal credit over the near- to mid-term, which could ... thinks will give its debt a higher rating. Having only one rating means there are fewer "eyes on ... read more

What Will the Georgia Legislature Talk About During This Year's Session?

Those hikes mainly came in response to legislators cutting funding for higher education during the Great Recession ... of safety and support improved academic outcomes, thus improving school climate. ... read more

Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf, at halftime of an 8-year tenure, says he’ll focus on achievable goals

Ed Rendell was both lucky and smart in becoming Pennsylvania’s 47th governor four years ago. First off, Wolf, the former leader of his family’s kitchen cabinetry business, and his team had the financi... read more

The Real Roots of American Rage

On the midterm campaign trail, former Attorney General Eric Holder ... Urging people to fight for their own self-interest could achieve only so much. If you focused solely on higher wages or better wo... read more

Under the Gold Dome: Legislators prepare for post-Deal Georgia

With the 2018 midterm election in the past ... She said she plans working with the new governor to improve and continue supporting teachers and education while increasing access to health care for Geo... read more

When America Stared Into the Abyss

My own close association with Nowakowski, of Boehner’s office, dated back seven years, to our serving as majority and minority staff directors of the Education and the Workforce Committee. Perhaps no ... read more