HOUSE GOP SAYS TEACHER RAISE, JOB TAX CREDIT IN AGENDA
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Republicans in the Alabama House say a small business tax credit and a teacher pay raise are among their top priorities for the legislative session that begins Tuesday.
Republicans on Thursday announced the platform, titled “Right for Alabama.”
House Speaker Mike Hubbard said legislators will seek a teacher pay raise in the upcoming session, although they aren’t yet specifying an amount.
Another bill would give a $1,500 tax credit to small businesses for new jobs. One proposal would distribute grants for school wireless technology.
A tough general fund budget is expected to dominate the session. The House GOP agenda doesn’t seek new revenue but uses a “zero-based” budgeting process asking agencies to justify dollars.
Some agenda items are largely symbolic, including opposition to the president’s actions on gun control.
