Crackerbarrel session tackles education

The public.

State representatives of the wabash valley gathered this morning to answer questions from the public... and discuss different topics for this year's general assembly.

Normally... what's called the "legislative crackerbarrel" would be held in person... but... due to covid-19... it happened online through the vigo county public library.

News 10 sat in on the meeting.

Bri shackelford has what you need to know.

It's new for you at 10.

Bri/intro at rovin} this was the first "crackerbarrel" meeting of the legislative session.

Because of the pandemic... it was virtual.

Five leaders from around the wabash valley took your questions.

Pk} those questions highlighted a variety of topics.

One of the biggest topics of discussion was education.

Several people are wondering where funding for education will come from.

There is legislation that's in the works right now for funding schools.

State representative bob heaton says it could get passed this year.

"it's going to provide about $164 million additionally to k through 12."

Representative tonya pfaff says she supports extra funding for schools.

She says indiana schools have a very good success rate and they need the funding to continue that success.

"they need help.

Since the property tax caps came on we just don't have the money that we need to support all the services that our schools provide."

Bri/outro at rovin} you can find out what specific bills are making their way through the legislature by going to the state website.

We have that link for you at w-t-h-i tv dot com.

You can also find the entire meeting on the vigo county public library youtube channel.

The next legislative meeting will take place on february 13th.

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