It's the first full day back at work for our state lawmakers, and Gov. John Bel Edwards' teacher pay raise is his centerpiece for this two-month session. It would be the first increase in teacher pay in a decade, but is it enough? Teachers unions say the proposed raise is a starting point, but they want to see more.
Edwards' proposal is for a $1,000-a-year bump for teachers, $500 for school support workers.