Lawmakers push $15K teacher raises

A group of House Democrats is proposing a $15,000 raise for the state’s teachers and a 25% raise for other state employees by using some of the state’s record budget surplus. State Rep. James Talarico, DAustin, announced the bill last week and was joined by Democratic legislators and teachers, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

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