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News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
April 23, 2019

YP Daily Roundup 4/23/19

WLOX – Gov. Bryant signs first-in-the-nation foster care reform Gov. Phil Bryant has signed legislation that creates a first-in-the-nation tax credit for targeted investments in Mississippi’s foster care system. Sponsored by Rep. Mark Baker, The Children’s Promise Act (HB 1613) will provide concrete assistance to nonprofit organizations working on diverse problems around the state, including…
News  |  Courtney Ingle  • 
April 22, 2019

MAE survey shows nearly 2/3rds of teachers would sick-out – over 30% would strike

The Mississippi Association of Educators has released the findings of their member survey of what political action teachers would be willing to take following the $1,500 teacher pay raise that was enacted during the 2019 Legislative Session. “The 2019 legislative session saw no real progress made for educators or public education,” the MAE said in…