We have a new Lt. Governor, and for the first time in 36 years, it’s not John Wilder.
It’s Kingsport’s Ron Ramsey, in an 18-15 vote that just took place about 30 minutes ago. Sen. Rosalind Kurita, D-Clarksville, parted with her fellow Dems to cast a vote for Ramsey. As did Mike Williams (vote for Ramsey, that is), R-Maynardville, in spite of the ugly treatment he’s received at the hands of his own party lately.
My first hope is that Ramsey, who represents two municipal school systems (Kingsport and Johnson City), will be an effective barrier to any school funding formula changes that would adversely impact city school systems.
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I do have considerable admiration and respect for Sen. Wilder, but it was time for change. His comments last year that indicted senators were “set up” were just over the top, making me wonder if he’s known about the corruption for much longer, but just ignored it.
Ah, but the best leadership is still across the street in the Capitol Building in the Governor’s Chair. And NM, I think he has sympathies for your School funding cause.
Now can you explain to me if your ideas will harm small ruruals or can we get on board together for this?
Uh, rurals. Sorry.
Jacket, I don’t support changes that would harm any school system. The BEP probably does need to be updated to reflect changes — both changes in state and federal mandates, as well as changes in the student body, the curriculum, etc.
Our Governor is a smart fellow (I voted for him too), and I am hopeful that he can devote enough attention to this problem to devise a positive solution. If he gives it his full attention, he’s probably the best bet to solve the problem for all of us.
“I don’t support changes that would harm any school system.”
We all hope that no school system is harmed. However, unintentional results do happen.
“I am hopeful that he can devote enough attention to this problem to devise a positive solution. If he gives it his full attention, he’s probably the best bet to solve the problem for all of us.”
He has always supported education, the Pre-K program is the best example. He devotes a lot of attention to the issues in this area. He also has one of the best Commissioners of Ed. in Lana Seivers. I think we can count on the Governor’s full attention in this matter.
State funding should be based on equal funding; and based on the system’s ability to fund a fair share. Rurals historically have had the problem in the latter.
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From the article above:
“Now that his reign is over, it’s time to see if the Republican Party will be effective or do the same thing it did in Congress, turn out to be worse than its predecessor.”
I guess time will tell. I really do not look for “bipartisanship” as we have seen it in the past.
Those darn quotes screwed the link.
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