Franklin County adopts FY2023 budget after weeks of special sessions and school standoff After weeks of special and emergency meetings in August, Franklin County commissioners adopted a consolidated FY2023 budget and fixed the tax levy, approving most county appropriations while delaying and negotiating school funding decisions during a contentious process.

After a month of heated debates and emergency sessions, Franklin County has finally adopted its FY2023 budget, but lingering questions about school funding still loom large.

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TEU committee approves seven items, including JEA pay‑range correction and emergency construction funding The Transportation, Energy and Utilities Committee on Jan. 6 approved seven items, including amendments to four JEA agreements to raise a PEA pay‑range maximum to 3%, mobility‑zone funding adjustments, and an emergency measure to meet a construction grant deadline; all votes were 6–0.

The Transportation, Energy and Utilities Committee just voted 6-0 to approve vital amendments that not only correct employee pay ranges but also secure emergency funding to keep critical construction projects on track!

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John Lewis staff call for retailer to bring back bonuses

Employees at John Lewis Partnership have launched a petition against the business's decision to withhold bonuses for three consecutive years, stating that "the core idea of the Partnership is being lost".

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John Lewis chair: 'We want to help staff every month rather than once a year'

Following its FY24 results, #johnlewis chairman Jason Tarry said while the business had "achieved a lot", there was "definitely more to do" as he explained why the retailer ruled out a staff bonus for the third year in a row.

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Sanford classified employees demand full funding for long-awaited pay increases Classified employees demand accountability and full funding for proposed pay increases at public meeting.

Classified employees in Lee County are demanding accountability and full funding for long-awaited pay increases, highlighting a decade of stagnant wages.

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Redefining Corporate Responsibility: A Blueprint for Economic Equity Today, I embarked on a journey into the intricate world of economics in the United States, with a particular focus on the top 30 companies by revenue in 2023. My quest led me to ponder a significan…

What if 20% of post-tax profits went to #EmployeePay raises? Amid #Inequality, this could ensure fairness, rewarding #Workers who drive value over executives with #GoldenParachutes.

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