Wisconsin lawmakers are back in session and have a large budget surplus to work with. Advocates for the state s older residents hope any spending plan prioritizes certain needs for this population, and those who care for them. The Legislature is being asked to reconsider the idea of a Caregiver Tax Credit. .
Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his State of the State speech on Tuesday to open up the 2023 legislative session, touching on a wide range of issues he wants to see lawmakers address. After two years of virtual addresses, Inslee delivered his State of the State in person to the Legislature. .
Governor Brad Little kicked off the 2023 legislative session with his State of the State address and an Idaho teachers organization is applauding his emphasis on education spending. Little called for an increase of $145-million in teachers pay, which he said would give every teacher in the state a raise of more than $6,300. Mike Journee, communications director for the Idaho Education Association, said the increased wages are sorely needed. .
Child care could be a crucial issue for state lawmakers as the session begins in Olympia today. Because of its cost, early childhood education and care is out of reach for many Washington families. On the other end, providers are struggling to pay teachers enough to keep them in the profession. .