Edwards wants higher education stability, but more cuts loom
College campuses, however, are unlikely to escape a second round of cuts before Louisiana's financial year closes, as the state grapples with a looming deficit expected to reach $300 million or more. [...] Edwards said he will propose that Louisiana raise taxes in the upcoming regular legislative session to avoid reductions to campuses in future budget years — and to fully fund the TOPS college tuition program. The statement is sure to put him at odds with House Republican leaders, who have said... Читать дальше...