While not perfect, legislation passed and has been signed by the Governor that will save taxpayers money by offering school teachers a modest early retirement bonus, enable top young teachers to find jobs in our state, and bring teacher health care premiums and retirement benefits more in line with that of other states.
First year savings are pegged by the House and Senate Fiscal Agencies at $679 million. Click here to read an op-ed written by Doug Rothwell explaining why this is a big step forward for our state.