Growing voice at Capitol asks where money is for schools
By KELLEY SHANNON Associated Press Writer
     AUSTIN (AP) As House tax writers worked on a collection of bills designed to lower property tax rates, a chorus of voices at the Capitol on Thursday urged improvements for schools and more money for teachers.
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A look at provisions in Senate school improvement bill
By The Associated Press
     (AP) A proposal by Sen. Florence Shapiro, a Plano Republican and leader of the Senate Education Committee, would provide funding for new school programs and teacher raises. Similar measures have been filed in the House. Shapiro's bill would:
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