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NJEA puts weight behind select few on ballot
The state’s largest teachers union has opened its checkbook wider for this year’s legislative races — largely to gird for a battle with Gov. Chris Christie over proposed changes in education policy.
“Looking out over the landscape, there are more races that are judged to be critical races,” said Stever Baker, a spokesman for the New Jersey Education Association. “There’s a sense that the stakes are higher in this election, so it’s critical we support people who support public education.”
At the same time, the powerful education association narrowed the scope of recipients, following through on a threat to penalize lawmakers who approved a large increase in the cost of pension and health care benefits. (Friedman, The Star-Ledger)
