Tulsa World
By BARBARA HOBEROCK World Capitol Bureau
Published: 7/30/2010 2:20 AM
Last Modified: 7/30/2010 4:56 AM
OKLAHOMA CITY — The National Education Association gave a significant contribution to supporters of a state question seeking to increase funding for education.
The $3 million came from the NEA's ballot measures and legislative crisis fund, Walton Robinson, communications director for Yes on 744, said Thursday.
"It will be used to help our efforts in trying to pass 744 to ensure our kids have a good education and the tools they need for success," Robinson said.
State Question 744 would require Oklahoma to increase per-pupil spending to that of surrounding states.
A recent paper released by the Oklahoma Policy Institute said the measure would cost $1.7 billion over three years, a figure Robinson has called inflated. Critics say the measure would require deep cuts to other agencies or an increase in taxes... FULL ARTICLE
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Fri, July 30, 2010
by Crystal Drwenski