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Teachers, nurses and caregivers urge lawmakers to close water's edge to fund schools and services
Joint Informational Hearing of State Legislature (Senate/Assembly Revenue & Tax Committees) · February 11, 2026
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Summary
During public comment, educators, nurses, caregivers and union representatives urged legislators to close the water's edge election and use the estimated $1–4 billion to support education, health care and social services facing shortfalls after federal cuts.
Public comment at the end of the hearing highlighted the human consequences lawmakers said could follow from maintaining the water's edge election.
Teachers and school‑district staff repeatedly told the committee that additional revenue would be used for classroom needs, counselors, nurses and smaller class…
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