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An attack on 4-year old kindergarten

February 15, 2008 By WRN Contributor

A state legislator hopes to halt new spending on what he calls a "dubious" education program.

Republican State Senator Glenn Grothman (R-West Bend) wants to put the brakes on new spending for 4-year-old kindergarten classes. He says the state is in a fiscal crisis, yet it continues to encourage more and more districts to set up those programs. Grothman says that could cost the state an extra $13 million next year.

Grothman questions the academic justification of putting young children in those programs. He's doubtful of their effectiveness.

Grothman today also criticized a plan by Democratic leaders to help ease the state's budget shortfall by imposing a new tax on hospitals.

AUDIO: John Colbert reports (MP3 :30)

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