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3/24/2014 Group Watch: Education Budget, Getting Close

Early in the day on Thursday, many thought a compromise education budget was headed to Governor Bentley for his review over the legislative spring break next week. The governor had publically voiced his support for a teacher pay increase and full funding for teachers’ health insurance plan. As negotiations continued throughout the day, it became apparent that a cost-of-living increase was not doable; it also became obvious that while many senators supported increased support for the health insurance plan, a fully funded plan was not sustainable. The earliest a compromise can be voted on by both chambers is Tuesday, April 1, when legislators return from spring break.

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