What's the Story
The California Teachers Association (CTA) donated nearly $1 million to state legislators within 30 days of votes that the CTA took a stance on. The recipient of each gift voted according to CTA preferences 72 times in 2009-2010, meaning that more than half of the time legislators voted as the CTA desired on legislation.
What's At Stake
School Teachers
The CTA has historically supported and lobbied for policies that increase teacher career security but decrease quality of education. For example, California teachers achieve tenure after only a few years, meaning that bad teachers cannot really be fired. Politicians should be fair to teachers but not let CTA lobbying lead to costly or ineffective policies.
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When you vote to FixIt! you let your elected officials know you care. Elected officials will listen and respond when many people vote to FixIt!
| Based on | Special Interest Money |
| Posted by |
Joe Lonsdale
on 01/25/2012 |
The Data
Recent Activity
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Ed H. voted to FixIt!About 377 days ago
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Chris Knight voted to FixIt!About 390 days ago
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Jeff H. voted to FixIt!About 444 days ago
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Rudy Roy voted to FixIt!About 459 days ago -
Jessica B. voted to FixIt!About 461 days ago
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Jose O. voted to FixIt!About 461 days ago
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Scott R. voted to FixIt!About 463 days ago
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Niki H. voted to FixIt!About 464 days ago
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Gus L. voted to FixIt!About 464 days ago
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Matthew Fournier voted to FixIt!About 466 days ago
