Oklahoma pro-education groups, including the group of teachers who went on strike earlier this year, saw results in their favor in their recent primary. Six legislators who were opposed to tax hikes for raises in teacher salaries were voted out of office. We talk to a reporter about what made this possible and what it could mean for other states. We also hear how several outdoor clothing companies are stepping in to help fill the hefty funding gap national parks are facing.
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Oklahoma Voters Kick Out Lawmakers Who Voted Against Teachers
Last year, Oklahoma teachers walked off the job. They demanded a pay raise and more funding for schools in their state. They got the raise, and then they targeted Republican lawmakers who voted against it. Last week, many of those lawmakers lost their primary elections to other Republican candidates who support raising taxes to pay for education.
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Why Clothing Companies Are Funding National Parks
The National Parks Service has a funding gap that’s tens of billions of dollars wide. In the absence of government funding, outdoor clothing companies are rushing to fill the void.
Episode Credits
- Carrie Kaufman Host
- David Blatt Guest
- Jen A. Miller Guest
- Colleen Leahy Producer
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