The meetings also will touch on issues of school funding, teacher retention, merit pay and school violence, according to Lewis» letter. (articles.chicagotribune.com)
ALBANY — As lawmakers try to wrap up bread - and - butter fiscal issues of school funding and tax levels before a new fiscal year starts Saturday, negotiators at the state Capitol are still apart on how 16 - and 17 - year - olds who commit crimes are handled in the state's justice system. (buffalonews.com)
Now, rather than being able hide from their about - face on the critical issue of school funding, Governor Malloy and Attorney General Jepsen will be facing a court trial on Malloy's failure to deal with Connecticut's unconstitutional school funding system right in the middle of the election. (jonathanpelto.com)