Education funding,  tax exemptions, Girl Scout cookie sales and my projects  related  to raising jury pay and post secondary school disclosures  are some of the interesting issues we’ve considered this past week.

   Education:   The  appropriation committee voted to increase the public education budget by only 2.2% – $27 million.  Some money compensates for past teacher salary reductions.   Meanwhile voters around the state voted for measures that either raise property taxes or continue previous levies.   These votes demonstrate that voters are not happy with the …

The Legislature is in full swing, but March will be even busier.  There are 225 House bills printed so far, and this month we will see an additional 150.  Please feel free to contact me and explain any concerns.  I have a feeling you will have some!

Education:  There are a dozen important education bills.  One coming up for a House vote allocates general tax revenue for charter school buildings. This is a major change because for 50 years school buildings have been financed by school …

It is an honor to serve as your Representative and  I appreciate your communications. Please contact me at john@johngannon.org with your thoughts and views.   I also want to meet you if you visit the Capitol or testify.  Please don’t  hesitate to introduce yourself!

Repeal of voter Luna Law decisions,  mental health,  the Health Insurance Exchange,  the budget,  taxes, and public access to the Capitol have been dominating  the legislative agenda.

Other interesting issues include cursive writing in the schools,  a new House ethics rule, and a drone …