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\nHundreds of Kentucky teachers are flexing their political muscle with a rally outside the state Capitol, hoping to bury a proposed pension overhaul.<\/p>\n

At least seven eastern Kentucky districts closed schools on Wednesday (3\/21) so teachers could attend. They were joined by employees from other districts, which either sent delegations or were closed due to a late-season snow.<\/p>\n

Nearly a thousand of them marched from the Kentucky Education Association headquarters to the Capitol, chanting “We’ll Remember in November” an election-year warning from public employees opposed to Republican efforts to reduce their retirement benefits. They’re also pushing for greater education funding.<\/p>\n

The rally comes at a crucial time, with lawmakers negotiating a new state budget as Gov. Matt Bevin tries to revive the pension bill.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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