Legislation that would close the wasteful corporate loopholes that allow big companies to deny our state billions of dollars in revenue is awaiting a vote by the full Illinois House of Representatives. The legislation, HB 390 (the House version … [Read more...]
State unveils math coursework for 6th-12th grades (WHBF (CBS) 4 Quad Cities © 05/24/2013) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois State Board of Education has released the states first set of math courses for 6th through 12th grade classes. Lt. … [Read more...]
We would like to invite you to take a moment to thank the members of the Illinois House of Representatives who recently voted “no” on SB 1, the incredibly damaging pension bill that narrowly passed the House on a 62-51 vote. It has not yet … [Read more...]
To: IEA-R Members From: Cinda Klickna, … [Read more...]
NEA President urges passage of pension bill negotiated with labor unions Dennis Van Roekel: Senate Bill 2404 will help Illinois get its fiscal house in order WASHINGTON—Senate Bill 2404 (SB 2404), the pension bill public employee unions, … [Read more...]
IEA's 2013 Lobby Day brought hundreds of people from around the state to Springfield to talk to their legislators about a number of items of great importance to members, including pensions, school funding, a proposed change to the number of special … [Read more...]
In this brief video, IEA Director of Government Relations Jim Reed, discusses highlights of this week's legislative action and previews next week's activities. Topics include: Senate Bill 2404, the … [Read more...]
Today is national "Thank a Teacher Day." Thank you for all you do every day to guide students on their paths through life. Your commitment and hard work can often go unappreciated but are so evident in all you do. You make a difference every … [Read more...]
The Illinois House on Thursday passed Speaker Michael Madigan's proposal to cut benefits for active public employees and retirees who participate in TRS, SURS and other state pension systems that do not include judges. The measure, an … [Read more...]
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago) said Wednesday that he's received a "credible" and "constitutional" proposal from the union coalition that has been working to reach an agreement on the pension issue. Here is Cullerton's … [Read more...]
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