New or updated pages at Parents United:

• May 14, 2008 - Action Alert: Call Governor Pawlenty - The Governor is threatening to veto a small allocation for our schools. Is QComp really more important to him than immediate relief for our kids?, Parents United Network.
  
  
• May 13, 2008 - Governor Pawlenty Vetoed the Omnibus Education Bill - Office of the Governor 2008 Legislation.
  
  
• The New Minnesota Miracle
  A Public School Funding Plan for the 21st Century - This bill is being taken out to regional meetings throughout the state. Parents United will make it a priority to alert you to when the bill will be heard in your region.
  
  
• May 6, 2008 - Tough Decisions in the 2008 Legislative Session leave even tougher choices for 2009 - Minnesota Budget Project Analysis of Governor, Senate and House 2008 Budget Balancing Proposals - The Governor proposes a small cut of $2.4 million in total general fund expenditures for K-12 education. The House proposal would increase total funding for K-12 education. The Senate proposal would slightly decrease overall funding for K-12 education, hides some significant changes within the budget.  Read the Full Issue Brief.  It's important.
  
  
• Vanishing Graduates & Minnesota's Future
  Aired Sunday, May 11, Twin Cities Public Television
  Fewer students graduating could create a crisis for Minnesota, unless more students choose to attend college, LearnmoreMN.
  
  
• April 21, 2008 - Speech on cuts brings applause - Student representative gives impassioned plea, Faribault Daily News.
  
  

• March 14, 2008 - Addressing Inequality: 2007 Legislative Session Still Leaves Many Children Behind - Looks specifically at missed opportunities to reduce inequality through health care, early childhood and K-12 education services, Minnesota Budget Project.