Teacher Tenure Under Fire From Statehouses
Huffington Post
The new measures reflect laws already passed in Wisconsin, Florida and Indiana. Earlier this year, teachers joined the battle over Wisconsin public workers' collective bargaining rights. Teachers objected to Republican Gov
Efforts to curtail private-sector unions faltering
Lake Wylie Pilot
Of the 14 states where "right-to-work" bills barring mandatory union fees were considered, only New Hampshire has passed the legislation, and it is uncertain whether Republican lawmakers can overcome an expected veto by the Democratic governor. ...
The Post-Wisconsin Game Plan
The Nation.
While there is talk in Michigan of trying to recall Governor Rick Snyder, in Ohio there is no recall option. But Ohio has a veto referendum provision that unions are using to try to overturn Governor John Kasich's attacks on collective bargaining.
Ohio
Ohio’s Prevailing Wage Under Attack as June 30 Biennial Budget Deadline Nears
Ohio: A New Kind of Battleground
The Nation.
These cuts, coupled with a bald attack on the collective bargaining rights of public sector workers, will further dampen an economy that has left Ohio riddled with foreclosed homes, displaced workers and troubled communities
Ohio's Senate Bill 5 has scary implications for future teachers
Youngstown Vindicator
John Kasich's Senate Bill 5 is undoubtedly terrible legislation for 350000 public employees in Ohio because of the drastic elimination of pay increases. What this bill mainly does is limit collective-bargaining rights for public employees,
Avon Lake High School Teacher Helping Lead Charge Against SB5
Patch.com
Avon Lake High School teacher Jeff Arra is hoping to fill two books of signatures to bring SB5, the Ohio Senate Bill that eliminates collective bargaining privileges for workers employed by the State of Ohio, including teachers.
Michigan
MI: Michigan House, Senate OK one of Michigan's largest tax overhauls by slimmest margin possible
One of the biggest tax overhauls in state history that Gov. Rick Snyder says is critical to revitalizing Michigan's economy is headed to his desk for signature.
New Hampshire
The right-to-work issue raises the matter of the balance of power
The Keene Sentinel
The bill would prohibit collective bargaining agreements from requiring partial ... who is now a REP in Swanzey) for which voted against Right to Work and ...
Wisconsin
New Bill Could Corral Some Collective Bargaining Rights for Police, Fire
WJFW-TV
RHINELANDER - A proposed bill in the Wisconsin Assembly attempts to restrict some collective bargaining rights of public safety workers, who are exempt from Governor Scott Walker's proposals. Independent Representative Bob Ziegelbauer of Manitowac ...
Unions staging Capitol rally Saturday to protest Walker's move against ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (blog)
By Tom Kertscher of the Journal Sentinel We Are Wisconsin, a group of public employee unions and other organizations opposed to Gov. Scott Walker's efforts to curb collective bargaining rights, is holding a rally at 2:30 pm Saturday outside the state ...
Bill would extend bargaining restrictions to police, firefighters
Madison.com
On Thursday, Ziegelbauer described his bill as a "softer approach" that still addresses the need to realign public employee compensation in Wisconsin. "It doesn't disregard collective bargaining," Ziegelbauer said. "It just peels back collective ...
Pennsylvania
Alternative Pa. budget advances
A key legislative panel on Wednesday approved House Republicans' alternative to Gov. Tom Corbett's budget plan, despite Democratic skepticism over projected savings in the Department of Public Welfare and an acknowledgement by the department's chief that he is uncertain whether it can reach the $470 million target.
House GOP's plan angers human-services advocates
Pennsylvania House Republicans want to cut less from education than is proposed by Gov. Tom Corbett but take more money from the Department of Public Welfare. While that might make some educators happy, it vexes the people trying to help victims of rape and domestic abuse, people with disabilities, children, elderly and the poor.
House Panel advances GOP budget that softens education cuts, hits DPW
Florida
Medicaid overhaul targets Florida's disabled and frail elderly patients for managed-care plans
The first Florida Medicaid patients required to join managed-care plans under the just-approved overhaul won't be the strong and healthy. The first wave will be made up of frail elders and the disabled.
Texas
House rejects pro-consumer changes to Texas Department of Insurance bill
House Republicans easily voted down a long list of consumer amendments before giving final approval Wednesday to legislation that extends the life of the Texas Department of Insurance and sets tighter guidelines for the agency to review rate increases.
Illinois
IL: House OKs education overhaul, votes to cut school funding
In quick succession Thursday, the Illinois House sent the governor a sweeping set of education reforms and approved a budget that would cut state money for schools throughout Illinois.
