Over the past couple weeks I have received a number of Thank You cards and e-mails from local public school teachers for the teacher pay raise and bonus that I (the Legislature) authorized for “direct” payment to our great educators.  The nearly $2500 salary increase and the one-time $1000 bonus has been a “blessing” to her family explained one teacher.  Another expressed a “brighter” Holiday Season because of the bonus.  Well…to be honest…one of the great blessings we (and our children) recieve throughout the year comes from dedicated, hardworking educators who love our children, too.

So, thanks for the thanks…And, Thanks, again.