Budget cuts should not target education

Source: statenews.com Posted By: post_123 5539 days ago

There are plenty of places to make cuts in the state budget, and many of Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s suggestions make sense. But the cuts to education — the largest proposed by Granholm — will continue to impede the state’s chances at an economic recovery.

Granholm plans to cut $164 million in K-12 spending — including a reduction of $59 per pupil — and $100 million in higher education funding — including a 3 percent decrease to university operations.

Economic development experts have long championed....

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