Thursday, February 10, 2011

Leg. Update: Dozens turn out for hearing on “consolidation” bill

Opponents to HB 1325 nearly filled hearing room A in the John L. O’Brien building for the House Education Committee public hearing today.

While only six people were given time to speak on the bill due to a packed agenda, at the request of Jim Kowalkowski, Davenport schools superintendent, those in opposition stood to show committee members how many had journeyed to Olympia to voice their concerns about the efficiencies and “consolidation” bill...

Read the full update.