House advances proposal to increase state employee pay
by Arkansas Times
Arkansas Times— The proposal from Wooten appears to mirror a plan outlined by Gov. Sarah Sanders in a letter she sent to state employees in March.
www.chattanoogan.com—City Has Budget With No Tax Increase; Focuses On Employee Pay Increases. The city of Chattanooga's upcoming budget will not include a tax increase, the City Council was told Tuesday.
DOTHANFIRST—State, local library employees fear jail time under proposed bill. WIREGRASS (WDHN) — The proposed bill that aims to impose harsher restrictions on what books children can and cannot read could put library employees in hot water. "It does sound like library staff could be subject to criminal prosecution" Under the "Supplying Minors" bill, public libraries and school libraries will now be included in the []
The Center Square—Kemp signs bill to increase state employees, teachers' paid parental leave. (The Center Square) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation doubling annual paid parental leave for state employees and school personnel, including teachers. Previously, state employees could take three weeks or 120 hours of paid parental leave during a 12-month "rolling" period following a child's birth, adoption or foster care placement. However, House Bill 1010 increases the paid leave to six weeks — or 240 hours. "This significant legislation demonstrates...