With all the discussion around the Governors proposed teacher bonus plan, there has not been much discussion yet of school funding in this year’s legislative session. That will have to change soon. House Minority Leader Bernie Hunhoff of Yankton says its normally the last thing they talk about…
Hunhoff says education has been the main issue so far in the session…
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2012/02/Bernie-Hunhoff-221b.mp3|titles=Bernie Hunhoff 221b]The funding formula calls for an increase of three percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is less. Hunhoff says any increase this year won’t be enough…
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2012/02/Bernie-Hunhoff-221c.mp3|titles=Bernie Hunhoff 221c](courtesy WNAX Yankton)