WIBW - Local News - Headlines
Posted: Wed 4:15 PM, Jan 30, 2013
Reporter: AP/Stephanie Schultz
House Approves Bill To Restrict Political Fundraising By Public Unions
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas House has given initial approval to a bill restricting political fundraising by public unions.
The measure passed 66 - 54 during Wednesday's session.
The measure prohibits groups representing teachers and government workers from automatically deducting money from members' paychecks to finance political activities.
Critics say the bill is part of a broader campaign against union activities. But supporters contend they're trying to protect teachers and other government workers from being coerced into contributing to political activities they don't support.
A final house vote on the bill is scheduled for Thursday.
Comments are posted from viewers like you and do not always reflect the views of this station.
powered by Disqus
View All Sections
Gray Television, Inc. - Copyright © 2002-2013
Designed by Gray Digital Media