The state legislature convenes today and is expected to take up a vote to override the governor’s veto of the mini budget. Stay tuned.
ICYMI: The mini budget includes additional funding for private school vouchers. But after the latest round of funding was passed last year, disbursements for the program only increased by about 4,500 for this school year.
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Update on enrollment growth funds for community colleges
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