Retired police officers, firefighters and teachers could see an estimated $300-$350 boost to their Social Security benefits beginning next month, according to Kentucky Education Association (KEA).
The pandemic drove teachers and other staff away from schools across Kentuckiana and across the country.
House Bill 258, sponsored by Rep. C. Ed Massey, moved to the House floor on a 14-4 vote and cleared the lower chamber hours later on a 68-28 vote.
The evolving political landscape has given new hope to EdChoice Kentucky as it forms its latest pitch to lawmakers in next year’s legislative session.
This time, the COVID-19 pandemic means teachers can't rally at the Capitol in Frankfort.
Gov. Andy Beshear's budget proposal includes $18.2 million to provide security upgrades for schools, but other aspects of a sweeping school safety law weren't funded in the two-year plan.
As Beshear addressed the media in his news conference, he touted his dedication to public education and pension reform, much as he had done throughout the campaign, which also focused on healthcare and creating jobs.