University Democrats and College Republicans may butt heads on most issues this legislative session, but both will lobby to fight higher education funding cuts.
“Obviously, we disagree with the College Republicans on several issues, but I think what we really want to try to do is focus on issues we can all agree on,” said University Democrats spokesman Cameron Miculka. “The thing we’re going to be most involved with is watching how the Legislature tackles the budget. One of the first things that is going to be on the chopping block is higher education.”
The Legislative Budget Board, a joint committee that recommends state budget appropriations, released proposals last week to balance the state budget shortfall of $15 billion to $25 billion. The recommendation included cutting more than $400 million from student financial aid programs and a proposal from the House to eliminate funding for at least four community colleges.
College Republicans President Justin May said the focus of the group’s lobbying will suggest administrative and bureaucratic cuts in the University budget.
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