Sen. R. J. Palmer on Raises for Teachers in Budget Plan

In discussing the Senate version of the Kentucky state budget, Minority Floor Leader R. J. Palmer (D-Winchester) applauded his Republican counterparts for fully funding retirement plans, maintaining commitments to K-12 education, and restoring the 2.5 percent cut to higher education. But he expressed concerns about language that makes raises for teachers optional instead of mandatory. He spoke on March 24, 2014. For more information, visit http://www.ket.org/legislature/posts/...