Illinois lieutenant governor Juliana Stratton became the Chair of the National Governors Association - the first black woman to ever hold the position.
Ted joined Shaun Thompson to talk about about the Chicago Teachers Union’s absurd new contract demands, why so many Chicago teachers are chronically absent, and Brandon Johnson’s failed first year as mayor.
What a representation of Chicago’s plight.
The bill passed despite their votes in response to certain incidents where local prosecutors are thought to have been too lenient with non-citizens assaulting cops.
The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board cited Wirepoints’ analysis of Chicago student proficiency data in their latest piece condemning the Chicago Teachers Union’s outrageous contract demands…all while a vast majority of Chicago’s children graduate unable to read at grade level.
Ted joined Tom Miller of WJPF to talk about the details of Gov. Pritzker’s proposed $52 billion budget, why the state is struggling now that federal covid dollars have run out, the controversy surrounding Tier 2 government pensions, why Illinois’ expensive education system fails to teach children to read, the outrageous demands of the Chicago Teachers Union, and more.
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Well done Juliana. Now how about addressing issues affecting the Prairie State like residents leaving, employers leaving, unemployment insurance fund deficit, pension crisis…
Those aren’t issues, those are features of a progressive utopia!
If my memory serves me correct she was the 1st customer of a pot shop when it became legal in Illinois.
I wonder if budget numbers look any better after a blunt!
Wonder if she uses roach clips?
Not Interested.
She has plenty of time for this. She doesn’t do anything as far as I know.
They just can’t help themselves, it’s always the first ________ to do _________ .
NOBODY CARES!
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character”.