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A recent survey commissioned by EdWeek Research Center found on average, teachers said they thought they realistically deserved a 31% raise. (Adobe Stock)
Lagging salaries have meant teachers in Ohio and across the nation are experiencing a 5% drop in purchasing power, according to a new report by the National Education Association. Last year, state ...
Economy
Kentucky Power rate hike: What eastern Kentucky residents, businesses should know
Many eastern Kentuckians will see their monthly energy bills increase by around $8 per month, after a ruling last month by the state’s utility regulator greenlighting rate hikes for ...
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Economy
Teacher pay proposal advances in South Dakota Legislature
South Dakota lawmakers are taking a close look at teacher pay this session. A specific plan to establish salary requirements cleared the House this week. South Dakota has consistently ranked near the ...
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Economy
In Ohio Senate forum, all three Republican candidates oppose raising minimum wage
During the Ohio Senate candidate forum on Monday, Republican candidates Bernie Moreno, Secretary of State Frank LaRose and state Sen. Matt Dolan all expressed opposition to raising the state’s minimum wage.
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Economy
BLEEDING HEARTLAND: Iowa legislature’s clock runs out on feeding hungry kids
Originally published on Feb. 17 At least four bills that would have helped needy Iowa families feed their children didn’t make it through the state legislature’s first “funnel.” Most bills ...
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Economy
Minnesota food shelves increasingly nimble in light of concerning data
Food shelves across Minnesota continue to adapt to record demand, that isn’t showing any immediate signs of slowing down. This month, Hunger Solutions released formal data showing there ...
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Democracy
Report: Tennessee voting-rights restoration process ‘overly complicated’
In Tennessee, almost a half million people won’t be able to vote in any upcoming elections because of a past felony conviction, and one organization says the state’s process to restore ...
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Child care
Kentucky child-care providers face uncertain future when federal funding expires
Child-care providers in Kentucky are bracing for severe funding cuts when $330 million in annual federal funding expires in September. A recent survey of hundreds of child-care directors in the ...
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Economy
Minnesota rolls out new electric vehicle rebates
This week, the state of Minnesota began a new rebate program for electric vehicle purchases. Officials say a third of the funding set aside for the program is already claimed by the initial wave of ...
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Economy
Report: ‘Greedflation’ primary driver of higher consumer prices
As corporate profits remain at all-time highs, a new report shows that more than half of rising consumer prices in 2023 were caused by corporate greed, or “greedflation.” Elizabeth ...
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Economy
Nebraska lawmakers consider tax credits for family caregivers
About 180,000 Nebraskans are caregivers for a family member. Nationally, family caregivers spend an average of more than $7000 a year on related expenses. A bill in the Nebraska Legislature would ...
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