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“The
governor doesn’t have control over how education policy is implemented and it’s
41 percent of our state’s budget,” Tom said. “Education is our paramount duty,
yet our governor doesn’t have oversight authority over the agency.” The education agency currently drafts
education budget proposals for the governor and Legislature to consider or
disregard. But once a spending plan is enacted OSPI manages education spending
with no oversight from the governor’s office even though it’s the single
largest component of the state’s operating budget.
“Agency
implementation is totally out of their hands,” Tom said. “It’s crazy.” “The public holds the governor responsible
for education policy,” he said. “It’s time we give the Governor’s Office the
authority to implement the needed changes.”
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Amelia Kroeger: Our People’s Campaign Should Continue
Yes, as I
said previously, the grassroots campaign/s should continue. I'm thinking your
progressive group might network with selected other progressive groups. Do
you have DFL Links in
An example
of what I'm thinking is this 1Sky effort. Volunteers around the country met with
all candidates (especially for U.S. Senate and Congress) to share deep concern
to get meaningful and significant climate change legislation. 1Sky has
networked with many other environmental groups to get this done. First follow up
will be a day of 'Welcome' on November 18 when volunteers with phone, write,
and some even meet in D.C. with re-elected and newly elected policy makers.
There is
absolutely no question that we need to keep the pressure on. No matter
who gets elected! This election is just the beginning. Citizen lobbyists
are key to a transformation of
I would also mention Wellstone Action and Progressive Majority. Dave Thomas
Liberals and Democrats
Michael Lerner: Meditation or Prayer Before
Going to Vote
Thank You, the Power