Thursday night, as the pension bill passed, many continued to voice their outrage, stunned and furious by lawmakers' quick unveiling and voting on the measure. They chanted objections throughout, like "Shame on you.” x7 things teachers need to know about KentuckyâÂÂs surprise pension billhttps://t.co/QNxunwVROX pic.twitter.com/ThyxDZLqw8â Bluegrass Politics (@BGPolitics) March 30, 2018
7 things teachers need to know about KentuckyâÂÂs surprise pension billhttps://t.co/QNxunwVROX pic.twitter.com/ThyxDZLqw8â Bluegrass Politics (@BGPolitics) March 30, 2018
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McKim said the union will challenge the bill on constitutional grounds because he said lawmakers broke state law by passing the bill without an actuarial analysis.
It was fitting that Republicans rammed their newest secret pension plan through the General Assembly in a matter of hours Thursday as an amendment to a bill about sewer system regulations. The whole process stank. This overhaul of Kentucky’s public employee pension systems was sent to Gov. Matt Bevin for his likely signature with no legally required actuarial analysis, no fiscal statement, no Senate committee hearing, no input from the people most affected and no public discussion. Few lawmakers had read the 291-page bill they voted on while angry teachers protested outside their chamber doors. No member of the public had seen it. No wonder every Democrat and several Republicans voted against this travesty. No wonder lawmakers needed police escorts out of the Capitol last night.
It was fitting that Republicans rammed their newest secret pension plan through the General Assembly in a matter of hours Thursday as an amendment to a bill about sewer system regulations. The whole process stank.
This overhaul of Kentucky’s public employee pension systems was sent to Gov. Matt Bevin for his likely signature with no legally required actuarial analysis, no fiscal statement, no Senate committee hearing, no input from the people most affected and no public discussion.
Few lawmakers had read the 291-page bill they voted on while angry teachers protested outside their chamber doors. No member of the public had seen it.
No wonder every Democrat and several Republicans voted against this travesty. No wonder lawmakers needed police escorts out of the Capitol last night.
This is one more sign that America is becoming an oligarchy, funded by wealthy business interests and dutifully administered by the Republican Party using any means necessary.
Next week, as Spring Break starts, protests are expected to continue and court challenges will begin.
And come November, Kentucky will not forget.
This pension robbery stinks as much as the sewage bill it was tacked onto.#RememberInNovember #120Strong pic.twitter.com/BiXeJuoOCAâ Kentucky Democrats (@KyDems) March 29, 2018
This pension robbery stinks as much as the sewage bill it was tacked onto.#RememberInNovember #120Strong pic.twitter.com/BiXeJuoOCA
Andy Beshear, KY AG, who just told, ‘angry teachers at the Capitol, the pension bill “Govt at its worst”’ has announced, that he will file suit to stop SB151!
Last night the House and Senate violated the inviolable contract and broke their word â but I am going to keep mine. I will file suit to stop SB 151. pic.twitter.com/DDHLHJArSjâ Andy Beshear (@AndyBeshearKY) March 30, 2018
Last night the House and Senate violated the inviolable contract and broke their word â but I am going to keep mine. I will file suit to stop SB 151. pic.twitter.com/DDHLHJArSj
Chanting, “VOTE THEM OUT” and “PACK YOUR BAGS!” teachers and supporters have occupied the rotunda of the KY State Capitol.
Protests are happening in numerous counties including Student Walk Outs!
@GovMattBevin Meade County FBLA supports our Kentucky Teachers! #120Strong pic.twitter.com/g4zMQA1ZhIâ Meade County FBLA (@meade_fbla) March 30, 2018
@GovMattBevin Meade County FBLA supports our Kentucky Teachers! #120Strong pic.twitter.com/g4zMQA1ZhI