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 California considering teacher pay raises, smaller classes

June 13, 2013 

California considering teacher pay raises, smaller classes

Woodland school leaders want to shrink kindergarten class rosters now jammed with 30 students. Natomas Superintendent Chris Evans wants to add a week of school. And Washington Unified leaders will give raises to teachers in West Sacramento.

 Nevada Gov. approves $19 billion two-year budget

June 12, 2013 

Nevada Gov. approves $19 billion two-year budget

Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval has approved bills to spend $19 billion in the next two years to run state government, conduct an audit on the cost of the death penalty and restore pay to state workers.

 Survey: Employees paying more in health care costs

June 12, 2013 

Survey: Employees paying more in health care costs

"Companies continue to look for ways to do this by adding and increasing plan deductibles, passing on more of the premium cost to employees and their families, tightening eligibility provisions, and greater emphasis on health and wellness," he said.

 Pennsylvania unions not following political contribution rules

June 11, 2013 

Pennsylvania unions not following political contribution rules

Despite a contract requiring unions representing Pennsylvania state workers to reimburse the state for deducting voluntary contributions to political action committees, no such payments have been made, according to a sworn affidavit obtained by the Tribune-Review.