University of California committee endorses tax initiative, freezes tuition

Source: mercurynews.com Posted By: Barba R...4487 days ago

A University of California committee has voted to freeze undergraduate tuition this fall and endorse Gov. Jerry Brown's tax initiative.

But UC officials say students could face a steep midyear tuition hike if voters reject the November ballot measure.

The resolution was approved Wednesday by the finance committee of the UC Board of Regents.

Under the recently adopted state budget, funding for the UC system will remain stable this fiscal year and increase by $125 million next year -- if....

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