July 16, 2012
The Missouri State Teachers Association (MSTA) Endorses Gina Walsh
MSTA is latest major statewide organization to support Gina Walsh for the State Senate District 13 Democratic primary
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Florissant, MO — “As Missouri’s largest education association, representing over 44,000 educators, the Missouri State Teachers Association is proud to support and endorse Gina Walsh for the 13th District,” said Ralf Trusty, President of the Missouri State Teachers Association. “Gina will bring to the State Senate a commitment to students, a vision for public education and the values to make the tough choices on behalf of Missouri’s working and middle class families. Gina is the pro-education candidate that the voters of North St. Louis County should enthusiastically support.”
Since 1856 the Missouri State Teachers Association has been leading the way for Missouri's educators. MSTA is a grassroots organization made up of local Community Teachers Associations (CTA) in each local school district. This reflects MSTA's strong commitment to local control.
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“Because the budget for the state of Missouri currently does not adequately fund vital state services, it is time for the Missouri General Assembly to reform tax credits,” said Rep. Gina Walsh. “Tax credits lower the tax liability for corporations, and as such reduce the amount of revenue that supports our schools and students.”
“I am honored to have the support of the Missouri State Teachers Association,” said Rep. Walsh. “In North St. Louis County, our outstanding educators have helped make Missouri’s public schools the best education for thousands of students. I’m eager to get to the State Senate to fight for the resources that our children and educators need—in North St. Louis County and across the state—to ensure that every student has a great public school.”