Hutchinson said Legislature didn’t support spending surplus on teacher raises | Arkansas
(The Center Square) – Arkansas legislators designated a $1.6 billion surplus for tax breaks and school safety grants but did not take up teacher pay raises in a special session that ended Thursday. Arkansas Democrats introduced a bill that would have used $600 million of the surplus to raise starting teachers’ salaries from $36,000 to $42,000. […]
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Williamsburg City Council adopts new alcohol ordinance, premium pay for employees | Local News | #citycouncil
In a special meeting held Thursday via Zoom, Williamsburg City Council approved the second reading of an alcohol ordinance that expands sales times for certain businesses. This is big news to the businesses in Williamsburg that hold an NQ 1 alcohol license. The amendment only affects businesses such as hotels or race tracks, and specifically, […]
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Savannah City Council to decide on first responder pay, millage rate change | #citycouncil
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – Today, Savannah City Council will decide how much money they need to collect from taxpayers next year. Under the proposal most people would see an increase in their property taxes, but what does the city plan to do with the additional funds coming in? The focus right now is public safety […]
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Teachers rally for better pay, benefits across Arkansas
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Amid talks among lawmakers, teachers are fighting to be paid better for the work they do on a regular basis. On Tuesday, July 26, dozens of teachers lined up at the Jonesboro Municipal Center, holding signs like “Teachers will stay for better pay” and “One-time bonus doesn’t equal a raise”. One […]
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School district places billboards across Little Rock to recruit teachers
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KARK/KAIT) – As teachers across Arkansas continue to struggle with low pay, a Dallas school district is using billboards in Little Rock to help with recruiting. “It’s enticing,” said one teacher. According to content partner KARK, the billboards note Texas’ starting teacher salary is $60,000, while Arkansas’ minimum salary is $36,000. KARK […]
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Beverly council OKs pay raises for itself, mayor, and School Committee | News
BEVERLY — The City Council has voted to increase the pay of the mayor, City Council and School Committee starting in 2024. In a 6-3 vote, the council on Monday approved increases in the mayor’s salary from $120,000 to $145,000; city councilors’ from $11,733 to $14,000; and School Committee members’ from $5,867 to $8,000. In […]
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