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PCL’s Green Roots blog: Californians ask “With 23,000 teachers receiving pink slips, how can we afford an $11.14 billion water bond?”

Posted by: Maven on March 20, 2010 at 5:45 am

From the Planning & Conservation League Green Roots blog:

“Tens of thousands of teachers across California will face unemployment this year as the state continues to struggle to pay its bills. In a press release on Monday, State Superintendent of Public Education Jack O’Connell said, “To date, 21,905 pink slips have been issued to teachers and other staff around the state this year. While I understand the Governor and the Legislature have tough decisions to make, these budget cuts are devastating our schools and impacting our ability to do the most important job in our society, that is, to teach our children.”

At the same time, some officials in Sacramento continue to campaign for an $11.14 billion water bond that will be on the ballot in November. … “

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March 20, 2010 · Filed Under Legislation - State & Federal

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