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Congressman Kevin Brady files WEP replacement bill
U.S. Representative Kevin Brady (R-TX) who chairs the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee, along with Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA), has introduced H.R. 6933 to amend Title II of the Social...
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ATPE goes to Washington
Most education policy happens at the state level, but there are a few issues that are important to educators and students that are decided by officials in Washington. That is why ATPE maintains a...
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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: June 21, 2019
From Austin to Washington, D.C., here’s a look at the latest advocacy news from your ATPE Governmental Relations team: ATPE delegation visits the nation’s capital Governor’s veto deadline passes Last...
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Congressman Kevin Brady files WEP replacement bill, version 2.0
U.S. Representative Kevin Brady (R-TX), the ranking member of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee, has introduced H.R. 3934, the “Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act of 2019,” considered a new...
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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: July 26, 2019
Here’s your weekly wrap-up of education news from ATPE Governmental Relations: New WEP replacement bill filed to address Social Security offsets SBEC discusses educator training rules and...
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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Aug. 9, 2019
Here’s your weekly wrap-up of education news from ATPE Governmental Relations: ATPE helps teachers go back to school and save money! Texas Education Agency explains House Bill 3’s outcomes bonus Social...
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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: Oct. 11, 2019
Happy Friday! Here’s a look at this week’s education news from the ATPE Governmental Relations team: ELECTION UPDATE: Changes coming to the SBOE House committee hits the road to discuss school safety...
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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: June 5, 2020
It’s been a difficult week of unrest around the country, falling on the heels of what was already a stressful spring semester for students and educators. As Texas enters phase three of reopening, many...
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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: June 12, 2020
You have until Monday, June 15, to register to vote in the July 14 primary runoff election (and a special election if you happen to live in Texas Senate District 14). While you are making your voting...
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ATPE meets virtually with Texas Congressional delegation
Submitted by ATPE Contract Lobbyist David Pore of Hance Scarborough, LLP Tonja Gray Jimmy Lee Newly inaugurated ATPE State President Jimmy Lee and immediate Past President Tonja Gray spent time in July...
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