A controversial new tax incentive included in the GOP’s domestic policy law is drawing sharp opposition from teachers unions, complicating its adoption by Democratic-led states. The provision, designed to encourage private investment in education, has sparked backlash from organized labor groups who argue it undermines public school funding. With Democratic governors already wary of GOP-backed policies, the unions’ resistance adds another hurdle to potential participation. The debate highlights the broader tensions between state-level education funding and federal incentives.
Democratic governors eyeing a tax incentive created by the GOP’s “big, beautiful” bill have one big reason not to sign up: teachers unions hate it. The GOP’s domestic policy law established a tax ...
