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Category Archives: Higher Education
Higher education funding cut below FY 2000-01 levels in compromise agreement
Higher education is cut by $351 million in the agreement reached between Governor Dayton and the Legislature, a 12 percent cut in general fund support in FY 2012-13 and slightly less than in the legislative budget. As a result, the … Continue reading
Legislature makes a budget offer
On Thursday, the legislature presented an offer to Governor Dayton that withdraws $203 million in tax cuts and slightly backs off of spending cuts in some areas. The major elements of the offer include: Withdrawing the $203 million in tax cuts … Continue reading
A tale of two visions: Higher education
Over the next decade, the state will need to produce more workers with degrees and credentials to keep Minnesota’s economy competitive. Unfortunately, the higher education budget proposals that have emerged from the Capitol will make it more challenging for individuals to improve their … Continue reading
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Cuts-only approach jeopardizes affordability and access to higher education
Today, Way Fifteen of the 20 Ways in 20 Days Campaign looks at how a cuts only approach to meeting Minnesota’s needs will jeopardize affordability and access to higher education. Proposed Cut: The House and Senate have proposed a 14 … Continue reading
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Funding for higher education falls to FY 2002-03 levels in Dayton’s budget
Minnesota’s current investments in higher education will play an important role in the future economic success of our state. According the Department of Employment and Economic Development, “the state is continuing to shift towards a skill-based economy. National projections indicate that … Continue reading
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Senate moves quickly on first phase of its plan to balance budget
The state Senate has started to lay out the details of the first phase of its budget balancing plan. At a Senate Finance hearing Monday morning, committee chairs presented their budget proposals for higher education; the judiciary; environment, energy and natural … Continue reading
Governor’s budget cuts higher education as demand increases
In the coming days, we will be delving deeper into the Governor’s supplemental budget proposal. Today, we are taking a closer look at higher education. Overall, for the current biennium, the Governor’s proposal recommends $47 million in permanent cuts to higher education … Continue reading
