For years, House Democrats passed progressive policies only to see them stalled in the Republican-controlled Senate. With new leadership in the Senate this year, Democrats led the way on advancing…
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Post-session update and town hall announcement
Final budget fully funds education, cuts property taxes Legislators approved a supplemental budget that includes a one-time property tax cut to the tune of $391 million, thanks to a better-than-expected revenue forecast. This will…
A pre-session update from Rep. Shelley Kloba
Dear friends and neighbors, While the 2018 session won’t begin until January, I am already hard at work getting ready for it. Preparations began last week with Committee Assembly Days….
Statement from House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan on today’s Supreme Court McCleary order
“When the Legislature adjourned a few months ago, I was confident our education funding plan was adequate to ensure our schools are fully funded. I’m pleased the Court announced today…
Statements from House and Senate Democrats on today’s McCleary oral arguments
House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan (D-Covington), Education Funding Task Force member “For nearly a decade, the Legislature has worked to fully fund our public schools. We continue building an amply…